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Ezra 8:16
16So I summoned Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah and Meshullam, who were leaders, and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of learning,
Ezra 8:16 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leading men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of insight,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leaders; also for Joiarib and Elnathan, men of understanding.
- New Living Translation (NLT)So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders of the people. I also sent for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of discernment.
Context of Ezra 8:16
14of the descendants of Bigvai, Uthai and Zakkur, and with them 70 men. 15I assembled them at the canal that flows toward Ahava, and we camped there three days. When I checked among the people and the priests, I found no Levites there. So I summoned Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah and Meshullam, who were leaders, and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of learning, 17and I ordered them to go to Iddo, the leader in Kasiphia. I told them what to say to Iddo and his fellow Levites, the temple servants in Kasiphia, so that they might bring attendants to us for the house of our God. 18Because the gracious hand of our God was on us, they brought us Sherebiah, a capable man, from the descendants of Mahli son of Levi, the son of Israel, and Sherebiah’s sons and brothers, 18 in all;
Read all of Ezra 8Ezra 8:16 word by word
וָאֶשְׁלְחָ֡ה לֶאֱלִיעֶ֡זֶר לַאֲרִיאֵ֡ל לִֽ֠שְׁמַעְיָה וּלְאֶלְנָתָ֨ן וּלְיָרִ֜יב וּלְאֶלְנָתָ֧ן וּלְנָתָ֛ן וְלִזְכַרְיָ֥ה וְלִמְשֻׁלָּ֖ם רָאשִׁ֑ים וּלְיוֹיָרִ֥יב וּלְאֶלְנָתָ֖ן מְבִינִֽים׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Then sentשָׁלַחshâlach · to send: departH7971
- I for Eliezerאֱלִיעֶ֫זֶר'ĕlîy‛ezer · EliezerH461
- for Arielאֲרִיאֵל'ărîy'êl · ArielH740
- for Shemaiahשְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּshema‛yâh shema‛yâhû · ShemaiahH8098
- and for Elnathanאֶלְנָתָן'elnâthân · ElnathanH494
- and for Jaribיָרִיבyârîyb · JaribH3402
- and for Elnathanאֶלְנָתָן'elnâthân · ElnathanH494
- and for Nathanנָתָןnâthân · NathanH5416
- and for Zechariahזְכַרְיָהוּzekaryâh zekaryâhû · ZechariahH2148
- and for Meshullamמְשֻׁלָּםmeshûllâm · MeshullamH4918
- chief menרֹאשׁrô'sh · head: leaderH7218
- also for Joiaribיוֹיָרִיבyôyârîyb · JoiaribH3114
- and for Elnathanאֶלְנָתָן'elnâthân · ElnathanH494
- men of understandingבִּיןbîyn · to understandH995
Cross-references for Ezra 8:16
- Ezra 8:13of the descendants of Adonikam, the last ones, whose names were Eliphelet, Jeuel and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men;
- Ezra 10:21From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel and Uzziah.
- Ezra 10:39Shelemiah, Nathan, Adaiah,
- Ezra 10:11Now honor the Lord, the God of your ancestors, and do his will. Separate yourselves from the peoples around you and from your foreign wives.”
- Ezra 8:1These are the family heads and those registered with them who came up with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes:
- Ezra 8:18Because the gracious hand of our God was on us, they brought us Sherebiah, a capable man, from the descendants of Mahli son of Levi, the son of Israel, and Sherebiah’s sons and brothers, 18 in all;
- 1 Kings 3:11So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice,
- 1 Chronicles 12:32from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command;
- 1 Chronicles 26:14The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.
- 2 Chronicles 2:12And Hiram added: “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth! He has given King David a wise son, endowed with intelligence and discernment, who will build a temple for the Lord and a palace for himself.
- Proverbs 2:6For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
- Proverbs 20:5The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.
- Proverbs 28:2When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
- Daniel 2:21He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
- 2 Timothy 2:7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
- 1 John 5:20We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
Commentaries on Ezra 8:16
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16-17The Hebrew term translated as "men of discernment" refers to those who could interpret and explain the Torah. These men were likely respected for their expertise in Scripture (compare Nehemiah 8:8–9). Ezra tasked them with using their influence to recruit more Levites.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 16-2016-20. then sent I for Eliezer ... with commandment unto Iddo the chief--Ezra sent this deputation, either by virtue of authority which by his priestly character he had over the Levites, or of the royal commission with which he was invested. The deputation was despatched to Iddo, who was a prince or chief of the Nethinims--for the Persian government allowed the Hebrews during their exile to retain their ecclesiastical government by their own chiefs, as…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Ezra 8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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