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I also sent for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of discernment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leaders; also for Joiarib and Elnathan, men of understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leading men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, teachers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah and Meshullam, leading men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, teachers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leading men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, teachers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, chief men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, teachers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, [who were] leading men, and also for Joiarib and Elnathan, [who were] teachers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezra/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So I sent for the leaders Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam. I also sent for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were very wise counselors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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, which were teachers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam (who were leading men) and for Joiarib and Elnathan (who were wise).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezra/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I sent for nine of the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, and for two teachers, Joiarib and Elnathan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were senior leaders, as well as for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of discernment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders, and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were teachers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and I send for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, heads, and for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and I send for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, heads, and for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I shall send for Eleazar, for Ariel, for Shemaiah and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, the heads; and for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, they understanding.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So I sent Eliezer, and Ariel, and Semeias, and Elnathan, and Jarib, and another Elnathan, and Nathan, and Zacharias, and Mosollam, chief men: and Joiarib, and Elnathan, wise men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so I sent Eliezer, and Ariel, and Shemaiah, and Elnathan, and Jarib, and another Elnathan, and Nathan, and Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders, and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So I sent for discerning leaders, Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were wise,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then I sent for Eleazer, Ariel, Shemiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Eliathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, chieftains; also for Jonadab and Eliathan; these were all leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I sent Lazar and Ariel and Shemaiah and Ilithan and Yarib and Elnathan and Nathan and Zekaryah and Mashlum, the Chiefs, and Yunadab and Elnathan, these are all the Chiefs.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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, teachers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I sent men of understanding to Eleazar, to Ariel, to Semeias, and to Alonam, and to Jarib, and to Elnatham, and to Nathan, and to Zacharias, and to Mesollam, and to Joarim, and to Elnathan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/8-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=2018" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezra/8.htm">Ezra Sends for the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15</span>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. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: wā·’eš·lə·ḥāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs:: 3fs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">Then I summoned</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rā·šîm (N-mp) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the leaders:</a> <a href="/hebrew/461.htm" title="461: le·’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From 'el and ezer; God of help; Eliezer, the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites.">Eliezer,</a> <a href="/hebrew/740.htm" title="740: la·’ă·rî·’êl (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The same as 'ariy'el; Ariel, a symbolical name for Jerusalem, also the name of an Israelite.">Ariel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8098.htm" title="8098: liš·ma‘·yāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Shmamyahuw; from shama' and Yahh; Jah has heard; Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites.">Shemaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/494.htm" title="494: ū·lə·’el·nā·ṯān (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- God has given, the name of several Isr. From 'el and nathan; God giver; Elnathan, the name of four Israelites.">Elnathan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3402.htm" title="3402: ū·lə·yā·rîḇ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- He contends, an Isr. name. The same as yariyb; Jarib, the name of three Israelites.">Jarib,</a> <a href="/hebrew/494.htm" title="494: ū·lə·’el·nā·ṯān (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- God has given, the name of several Isr. From 'el and nathan; God giver; Elnathan, the name of four Israelites.">Elnathan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5416.htm" title="5416: ū·lə·nā·ṯān (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From nathan; given; Nathan, the name of five Israelites.">Nathan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2148.htm" title="2148: wə·liz·ḵar·yāh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Zkaryahuw; from zakar and Yahh; Jah has remembered; Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites.">Zechariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4918.htm" title="4918: wə·lim·šul·lām (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From shalam; allied; Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites.">and Meshullam,</a> <a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: mə·ḇî·nîm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">as well as the teachers</a> <a href="/hebrew/3114.htm" title="3114: ū·lə·yō·w·yā·rîḇ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Jojarib. A form of Yhowyariyb; Jojarib, the name of four Israelites.">Joiarib</a> <a href="/hebrew/494.htm" title="494: ū·lə·’el·nā·ṯān (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- God has given, the name of several Isr. From 'el and nathan; God giver; Elnathan, the name of four Israelites.">and Elnathan.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Nehemiah 8:7-9</a></span><br />The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places. / So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read. / Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Nehemiah 12:8</a></span><br />The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-11.htm">1 Chronicles 15:11-12</a></span><br />David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. / And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12-14</a></span><br />Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; / Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites; / Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">2 Chronicles 31:13</a></span><br />Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-25.htm">Exodus 18:25-26</a></span><br />So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4-16</a></span><br />And one man from each tribe, the head of each family, must be there with you. / These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; / from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6-9</a></span><br />“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-13.htm">Deuteronomy 1:13-15</a></span><br />Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.” / And you answered me and said, “What you propose to do is good.” / So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-4.htm">1 Kings 8:4</a></span><br />and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4-5</a></span><br />“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3-6</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them / and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” / This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1-3</a></span><br />Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Acts 15:22</a></span><br />Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a></span><br />We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">Shemaiah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/8-13.htm">Ezra 8:13</a></b></br> And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names <i>are</i> these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them threescore males.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/10-21.htm">Ezra 10:21</a></b></br> And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.</p><p class="hdg">Nathan</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/10-39.htm">Ezra 10:39</a></b></br> And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/10-11.htm">Ezra 10:11</a></b></br> Now therefore make confession unto the LORD God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the strange wives.</p><p class="hdg">chief men</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">Ezra 8:1</a></b></br> These <i>are</i> now the chief of their fathers, and <i>this is</i> the genealogy of them that went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king.</p><p class="hdg">men of understanding</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/8-18.htm">Ezra 8:18</a></b></br> And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of understanding, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel; and Sherebiah, with his sons and his brethren, eighteen;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/3-11.htm">1 Kings 3:11</a></b></br> And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a></b></br> And of the children of Issachar, <i>which were men</i> that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them <i>were</i> two hundred; and all their brethren <i>were</i> at their commandment.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">Ariel</a> <a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">Eliezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">Elie'zer</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-8.htm">Elnathan</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-8.htm">Elna'than</a> <a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">Insight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-24.htm">Jarib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Joiarib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Joi'arib</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-14.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-12.htm">Meshullam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-12.htm">Meshul'lam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">Nathan</a> <a href="/ezra/6-7.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/ezra/8-13.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-13.htm">Shemai'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-6.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-10.htm">Teachers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-22.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/ezra/7-15.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/ezra/8-11.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-11.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/29-1.htm">Ariel</a> <a href="/ezra/8-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Eliezer</a> <a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Elie'zer</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-22.htm">Elnathan</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-22.htm">Elna'than</a> <a href="/ezra/8-25.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/job/26-3.htm">Insight</a> <a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Jarib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Joiarib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Joi'arib</a> <a href="/ezra/8-17.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/ezra/10-15.htm">Meshullam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Meshul'lam</a> <a href="/ezra/10-39.htm">Nathan</a> <a href="/ezra/10-8.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/ezra/10-21.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-21.htm">Shemai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-12.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/psalms/119-99.htm">Teachers</a> <a href="/ezra/8-18.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/ezra/8-25.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/ezra/10-26.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-26.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-15.htm">He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">He keeps a fast</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-24.htm">He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-31.htm">From Ahava they come to Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">The treasure is weighed in the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">The commission is delivered</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Hebrew context, the word used here implies a gathering for a specific purpose. Ezra, as a leader, exercises his authority to bring together key individuals for a mission. This reflects the importance of leadership and the need for wise counsel in fulfilling God's purposes.<p><b>Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam</b><br />These names represent individuals who were likely respected and influential within the community. Each name carries a meaning that reflects their character or role. For instance, "Eliezer" means "God is my help," suggesting reliance on divine assistance. The repetition of "Elnathan" highlights the commonality of certain names and possibly the shared values or heritage among these leaders. The inclusion of these specific individuals underscores the importance of community and collaboration in spiritual endeavors.<p><b>who were leaders</b><br />The term "leaders" signifies those who hold positions of authority and responsibility. In the Hebrew tradition, leaders were expected to be wise, just, and godly, guiding the people according to God's laws. This phrase emphasizes the need for strong, principled leadership in carrying out God's work, as well as the importance of selecting individuals who are capable and trustworthy.<p><b>and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of learning</b><br />"Men of learning" indicates individuals who were knowledgeable and educated, likely in the Scriptures and the laws of God. The Hebrew word for learning suggests a deep understanding and wisdom that comes from study and experience. This highlights the value placed on education and the role of learned individuals in guiding and teaching others. In a spiritual context, it underscores the necessity of grounding leadership in a thorough understanding of God's word and principles.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">Men of understanding.</span>--Teachers, and perhaps priests. These were joined with nine chief men as a deputation to Iddo.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/8-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then I summoned</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאֶשְׁלְחָ֡ה</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’eš·lə·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the leaders:</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאשִׁ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliezer,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֶאֱלִיעֶ֡זֶר</span> <span class="translit">(le·’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_461.htm">Strong's 461: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliezer -- 'God is help', the name of several Israelites, also of a Damascene</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ariel,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַאֲרִיאֵ֡ל</span> <span class="translit">(la·’ă·rî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_740.htm">Strong's 740: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ariel -- 'lioness of El', a symbolic name for Jerusalem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shemaiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽ֠שְׁמַעְיָה</span> <span class="translit">(liš·ma‘·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8098.htm">Strong's 8098: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elnathan,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְאֶלְנָתָ֨ן</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·’el·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_494.htm">Strong's 494: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elnathan -- 'God has given', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jarib,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְיָרִ֜יב</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·yā·rîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3402.htm">Strong's 3402: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jarib -- 'He contends', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elnathan,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְאֶלְנָתָ֧ן</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·’el·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_494.htm">Strong's 494: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elnathan -- 'God has given', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Nathan,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְנָתָ֛ן</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5416.htm">Strong's 5416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zechariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלִזְכַרְיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·liz·ḵar·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2148.htm">Strong's 2148: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Meshullam,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלִמְשֻׁלָּ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lim·šul·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4918.htm">Strong's 4918: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meshullam -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as well as the teachers</span><br /><span class="heb">מְבִינִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḇî·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joiarib</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְיוֹיָרִ֥יב</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·yō·w·yā·rîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3114.htm">Strong's 3114: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jojarib</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Elnathan.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְאֶלְנָתָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·’el·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_494.htm">Strong's 494: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elnathan -- 'God has given', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/8-16.htm">Ezra 8:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/8-16.htm">Ezra 8:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/8-16.htm">Ezra 8:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/8-16.htm">Ezra 8:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/8-16.htm">Ezra 8:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/8-16.htm">Ezra 8:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/8-16.htm">Ezra 8:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/8-16.htm">Ezra 8:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/8-16.htm">Ezra 8:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/8-16.htm">Ezra 8:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">OT History: Ezra 8:16 Then sent I for Eliezer for Ariel (Ezr. 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