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(i) They held a national day of the confession in which they fasted and put sackcloths as a sign of penitence.
(ii) They separated themselves from foreigners.
(iii) Ezra led the people in a prayer of confession in which he recounted God's love and faithfulness to His promises.
(iv) The covenant was sealed through signing of the agreement by the leaders who included Nehemiah, the princes, priests and Levites.
(v) The people promised to live in accordance with the Mosaic Law and carry out its precepts.
(vi) Nehemiah re-distributed the population of the Jews in Jerusalem and country side.
(vii) Community leaders were settled in Jerusalem to safeguard it against external attacks.
(viii) Nehemiah kept a record of the leaders who took residence in Jerusalem.
(ix) The entire Jewish community gathered in public square in Jerusalem.
(x) Ezra was asked to read the Law to the people.
(xi) The people performed ritual gestures of raising and lowering their heads and bodies as a sign of repentance.
(xii) They re-enacted the Feast of Booths/ Shelters and dwelt in makeshift huts.
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