2 Esdras 14:27

27 I did as I was commanded and called all the people together. I said,

2 Esdras 14:27 In-Context

25 Then come here, and I will light the lamp of understanding in your heart, and it will not go out until you have finished what you are supposed to write.

26 When you have finished your work, you will make some of it public, and you will give the rest to some wise people, who will keep it secret. Tomorrow at this time you will begin to write."

27 I did as I was commanded and called all the people together. I said,

28 "Listen to what I have to say, people of Israel.

29 At first our ancestors lived as foreigners in Egypt, but then they were set free