Ezra 8:16

14 and from the descendants of Bigvai, both Uthai and Zaccur, and with them 70 men.

15 Now I assembled these exiles at the canal that flows to Ahava, and we camped there three days. And when I searched among the people and priests, I found no Levites there.

Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan.

17 And I sent them to Iddo, the leader at Casiphia, with a message for him and his kinsmen, the temple servants at Casiphia, that they should bring to us ministers for the house of our God.

18 And since the gracious hand of our God was upon us, they brought us Sherebiah—a man of insight from the descendants of Mahli son of Levi, the son of Israel—along with his sons and brothers, 18 men;

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BSB
Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan.
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.
WEB
Then I sent for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, for Elnathan, for Jarib, for Elnathan, for Nathan, for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib and for Elnathan, who were teachers.
ASV
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, who were teachers.
DARBY
And I sent 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, and for Joiarib and for Elnathan, men of understanding.
BLB
And I sent for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam—leaders—and for Joiarib and Elnathan—men of understanding.
ÅB
Da sendte jeg bud etter overhodene Elieser, Ariel, Semaja og Elnatan og Jarib og Elnatan og Natan og Sakarja og Mesullam og lærerne Jojarib og Elnatan.
OTB
Så jeg kalte til meg Elieser, Ariel, Sjemaja, Elnatan, Jarib, Elnatan, Natan, Sakarja og Mesjullam, som var ledende menn, og Jojarib og Elnatan, som var lærere.
B1930
Da sendte jeg bud efter overhodene Elieser, Ariel, Semaja og Elnatan og Jarib og Elnatan og Natan og Sakarja og Mesullam og lærerne Jojarib og Elnatan.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 1 Chronicles 12:32

    From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.

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  • Proverbs 28:2

    A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

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  • 1 Chronicles 26:14

    The 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.

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  • Daniel 2:21

    He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

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  • 1 Kings 3:11

    So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice—

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  • 1 John 5:20

    And we know 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—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

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  • 2 Chronicles 2:12

    And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.

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  • Ezra 10:39

    Shelemiah, Nathan, Adaiah,

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