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Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel and 218 males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel and 218 males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel and 218 males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel and 218 males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />of the sons of Joab, Obadiah son of Jehiel, with 218 men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Obadiah son of Jehiel from Joab’s descendants, and 218 men with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Obadiah son of Jehiel from Joab&#8217s descendants, and 218 men with him; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />from the family of Joab: Obadiah, son of Jehiel, with 210 males<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From Joab's descendants: Jehiel's son Obadiah and 218 men with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />from the descendants of Joab, Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />from the descendants of Joab, Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred eighteen males. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />From the sons of Joab: Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen who are males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> From the sons of Joab: Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen who are males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From the sons of Joab: Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of the sons of Joab, Obedia the son of Jahiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />From the sons of Joab, Obadiah, the son of Jehiel, and two hundred eighteen men were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />of the descendants of Joab, Obadiah, son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the descendants of Joab, Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred eighteen males.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Of the descendants of Joab, Obadiah the son of Nehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Of the children of Yuab: Oubadyah, son of Nekhayel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And of the sons of Joab; Abadia the son of Jeiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/8-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=1956" 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">The Exiles who Returned with Ezra</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>from the descendants of Shephatiah, Zebadiah son of Michael, and with him 80 men; <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·bə·nê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">from the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">of Joab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5662.htm" title="5662: ‘ō·ḇaḏ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or mobadyahuw; active participle of abad and Yahh; serving Jah; Obadjah, the name of thirteen Israelites.">Obadiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3171.htm" title="3171: yə·ḥî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Or Ychavrel; from chayah and 'el; God will live; Jechiel, the name of eight Israelites.">of Jehiel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im·mōw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">and with him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mā·ṯa·yim (Number-fd) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">218</a> <a href="/hebrew/8083.htm" title="8083: ū·šə·mō·nāh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Or shmowneh; feminine shmonah; or shmownah; apparently from shamen through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight; also eighth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-msc) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2145.htm" title="2145: haz·zə·ḵā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Male. From zakar; properly, remembered, i.e. A male.">men;</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>from the descendants of Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 men;…<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/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7</a></span><br />accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Ezra 2:2</a></span><br />accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Nehemiah 2:9</a></span><br />Then I went to the governors west of the Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/7-6.htm">Ezra 7:6</a></span><br />this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted Ezra all his requests, for the hand of the LORD his God was upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Nehemiah 8:1-3</a></span><br />At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/1-5.htm">Ezra 1:5</a></span><br />So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Ezra 3:2</a></span><br />Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Nehemiah 3:1</a></span><br />At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-3.htm">Ezra 4:3</a></span><br />But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of the families of Israel replied, “You have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as Cyrus king of Persia has commanded us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Nehemiah 7:39-42</a></span><br />The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14</a></span><br />So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Nehemiah 9:38</a></span><br />In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Ezra 10:18-19</a></span><br />Among the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. / They pledged to send their wives away, and for their guilt they presented a ram from the flock as a guilt offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">Nehemiah 10:1</a></span><br />Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males.</p><p class="hdg">Joab</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-6.htm">Ezra 2:6</a></b></br> The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua <i>and</i> Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-11.htm">Nehemiah 7:11</a></b></br> The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred <i>and</i> eighteen.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/8-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/8-8.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-9.htm">Eighteen</a> <a href="/ezra/8-5.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-9.htm">Jehiel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">Jehi'el</a> <a href="/ezra/2-6.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/ezra/2-6.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/ezra/8-8.htm">Males</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-12.htm">Obadiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Obadi'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/8-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/8-10.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/ezra/8-18.htm">Eighteen</a> <a href="/ezra/8-10.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezra/10-2.htm">Jehiel</a> <a href="/ezra/10-21.htm">Jehi'el</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-11.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-11.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/ezra/8-10.htm">Males</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Obadiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Obadi'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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The mention of Joab's descendants here connects to the broader narrative of Israel's history, highlighting the continuity of leadership and the importance of lineage. Joab's family would have been respected and possibly influential, given Joab's role in establishing David's kingdom. This connection underscores the theme of restoration and continuity in the post-exilic community.<p><b>Obadiah son of Jehiel</b><br>Obadiah, meaning "servant of the Lord," is a common name in the Old Testament, reflecting a dedication to God. Jehiel, meaning "God lives," suggests a family with a strong spiritual heritage. This pairing of names emphasizes the faithfulness of those returning to Jerusalem. The mention of specific individuals highlights the personal commitment required for the journey and the rebuilding of the community. It also reflects the importance of family and heritage in maintaining religious and cultural identity.<p><b>and with him 218 men</b><br>The specific number of 218 men indicates a substantial group, suggesting a well-organized and committed contingent. This number reflects the careful record-keeping and organization necessary for the return from exile. It also signifies the collective effort required to restore the nation, as each group contributed to the larger mission. The inclusion of this detail underscores the theme of unity and cooperation among the returning exiles, as well as the importance of each individual's role in the community's restoration.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>A notable figure in the lineage of Israel, often associated with King David's military commander. In this context, Joab represents a family line returning from Babylonian exile.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/obadiah.htm">Obadiah</a></b><br>The son of Jehiel, a leader among the returning exiles. His name means "servant of Yahweh," indicating a life dedicated to serving God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehiel.htm">Jehiel</a></b><br>The father of Obadiah, likely a respected figure among the exiles, contributing to the leadership and organization of the return to Jerusalem.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/2/218_men.htm">218 Men</a></b><br>This number signifies the group of men accompanying Obadiah, representing a portion of the exiles committed to restoring Jerusalem and the temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/return_from_exile.htm">Return from Exile</a></b><br>This event marks a significant moment in Jewish history, where the exiles return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore their community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_leadership.htm">Faithfulness in Leadership</a></b><br>Obadiah's role as a leader among the exiles demonstrates the importance of faithful leadership in guiding God's people. Leaders today are called to serve with integrity and dedication.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_heritage.htm">Community and Heritage</a></b><br>The mention of specific families and numbers underscores the value of community and heritage. Believers are encouraged to honor their spiritual heritage and contribute to their faith communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_work.htm">Commitment to God's Work</a></b><br>The return of the exiles to Jerusalem is a testament to their commitment to God's work. Christians are reminded to prioritize God's mission in their lives, even when it requires sacrifice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_restoration.htm">God's Sovereignty in Restoration</a></b><br>The return from exile illustrates God's sovereignty in restoring His people. Believers can trust in God's plan for restoration in their own lives and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_every_individual.htm">The Role of Every Individual</a></b><br>Each person listed, including the 218 men, played a role in the larger mission. This teaches that every believer has a part to play in God's kingdom work.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/will_you_come,_lord_jesus.htm">Who was Shechaniah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_nehemiah_8_9-12_urge_joy,_not_sorrow.htm">Why do Nehemiah 8:9-12 command people to rejoice instead of mourning if they had just realized their past failures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_verify_ezra_8_2-14_genealogies.htm">In Ezra 8:2-14, how can these genealogies be accurately verified given the long exile gap and sparse extrabiblical records?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/8-9.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">from the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Joab,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Obadiah</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹבַדְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·ḇaḏ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5662.htm">Strong's 5662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Obadiah -- 'servant of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jehiel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְחִיאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḥî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3171.htm">Strong's 3171: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehiel -- 'may God live', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and with him</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִמּ֕וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">218</span><br /><span class="heb">מָאתַ֛יִם</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזְּכָרִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zə·ḵā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2145.htm">Strong's 2145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Remembered, a male</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/8-9.htm">Ezra 8:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/8-9.htm">Ezra 8:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/8-9.htm">Ezra 8:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/8-9.htm">Ezra 8:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/8-9.htm">Ezra 8:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/8-9.htm">Ezra 8:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/8-9.htm">Ezra 8:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/8-9.htm">Ezra 8:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/8-9.htm">Ezra 8:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/8-9.htm">Ezra 8:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/8-9.htm">OT History: Ezra 8:9 Of the sons of Joab Obadiah (Ezr. 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