## Shekaniah ##

Translate the same way you did in [Esra 8:4](../08/04.md).

## Jehiel ##

Translate the same way you did in [Esra 8:8](../08/08.md).

## We ourselves have committed treason against our God ##

This was made as a public confession, not as a boastful claim.

## But now there is hope for Israel concerning this ##

Shekaniah is making a statement of faith that God is and will be merciful to them.