2 Esdras 10:1

1 "But it happened that when my son entered his wedding chamber, he fell down and died.

2 Esdras 10:1 In-Context

1 "But it happened that when my son entered his wedding chamber, he fell down and died.

2 Then we all put out the lamps, and all my neighbors attempted to console me; and I remained quiet until evening of the second day.

3 But when they all had stopped consoling me, that I might be quiet, I got up in the night and fled, and came to this field, as you see.

4 And now I intend not to return to the city, but to stay here, and I will neither eat nor drink, but without ceasing mourn and fast until I die."

5 Then I broke off the reflections with which I was still engaged, and answered her in anger and said,