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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezra/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />We also asked them their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezra/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And we demanded their names so that we could tell you who the leaders were.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />We also asked them their names, for your information, that we might write down the names of their leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />We also asked for their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that <i>were</i> the chief of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />We also asked them their names to inform you, that we might write the names of the men who <i>were</i> chief among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />We also asked them their names so as to inform you, in order that we might write down the names of the men who were in charge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220We also asked them their names so as to inform you, and that we might write down the names of the men who were at their head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“We also asked them their names so as to inform you, and that we might write down the names of the men who were at their head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And we also asked them their names in order to make known to you, <i>and</i> that we might write down the names of the men who were at their head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />We also asked them their names so that we might notify you, and so that we might record the names of the men in charge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />We also asked them for their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />We also asked them for their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />We asked them their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were at the head of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezra/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We also asked for the names of their leaders, so that we could write them down for you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />We asked them their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were at the head of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />For your information, we also asked them for their names so that we would have a record of the men who were their leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezra/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We also asked them their names so that we could inform you who the leaders of this work are. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />We also asked them their names so that we could certify the identities of their leaders to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />We also asked for their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />We also inquired of their names in order to inform you, so that we might write the names of the men who were their leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />We asked them their names also, to inform you that we might write the names of the men who were at their head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />We asked them their names also, to inform you that we might write the names of the men who were at their head. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And also their names we have asked of them, to let you know, that we might write the names of the men who [are] at their head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And also their names we have asked of them, to let thee know, that we might write the names of the men who are at their head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And also we asked their names for them to make known to thee that we shall write the name of the men that were among their heads.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />We asked also of them their names, that we might give thee notice: and we have written the names of the men that are the chief among them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But we also required of them their names, so that we might report to you. And we have written down the names of their men, those who are leaders among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />We also asked them their names, in order to give you a list of the men who are their leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />We also asked them their names, for your information, so that we might write down the names of the men at their head.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />We also asked them their names, that we might inform you and that we might write the names of the men who were their leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Also we asked them their names to notify you that we may write the names of the men who are among their Leaders.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />We asked them their names also, to announce to thee, that we might write the names of the men that were at the head of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And wee asked them their names, <i>in order</i> to declare <i>them</i> to thee, so as to write to thee the names of their leading men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/5-10.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=1172" 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/5.htm">Tattenai's Letter to Darius</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>So we questioned the elders and asked, “Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and restore this structure?” <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/638.htm" title="638: wə·’ap̄ (Conj) -- Also. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'aph.">We also</a> <a href="/hebrew/7593.htm" title="7593: šə·’ê·lə·nā (V-Qal-Perf-1cp) -- To ask. (Aramaic) corresponding to sha'al.">asked for</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·hōm (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">their</a> <a href="/hebrew/8036.htm" title="8036: šə·mā·hā·ṯə·hōm (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A name. (Aramaic) corresponding to shem.">names,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">so that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3790.htm" title="3790: niḵ·tuḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To write. (Aramaic) corresponding to kathab.">we could write down</a> <a href="/hebrew/8036.htm" title="8036: šum- (N-msc) -- A name. (Aramaic) corresponding to shem.">the names</a> <a href="/hebrew/1400.htm" title="1400: guḇ·ray·yā (N-mpd) -- Man. (Aramaic) corresponding to gbar.">of their leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7217.htm" title="7217: ḇə·rā·šê·hōm (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Head. (Aramaic) corresponding to ro'sh; the head; figuratively, the sum."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3046.htm" title="3046: lə·hō·w·ḏā·‘ū·ṯāḵ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf:: 2ms) -- To know. (Aramaic) corresponding to yada'.">for your information.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>And this is the answer they returned: “We are servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the temple that was built many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and completed.…<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="/ezra/4-11.htm">Ezra 4:11-16</a></span><br />(This is the text of the letter they sent to him.) To King Artaxerxes, From your servants, the men west of the Euphrates: / Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came from you to us have returned to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring its walls and repairing its foundations. / Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, they will not pay tribute, duty, or toll, and the royal treasury will suffer. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Nehemiah 2:7-9</a></span><br />I also said to him, “If it pleases the king, may letters be given to me for the governors west of the Euphrates, so that they will grant me safe passage until I reach Judah. / And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests. / 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="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4-5</a></span><br />Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him. / Finally these men said, “We will never find any charge against this Daniel unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/3-8.htm">Esther 3:8-9</a></span><br />Then Haman informed King Xerxes, “There is a certain people scattered and dispersed among the peoples of every province of your kingdom. Their laws are different from everyone else’s, and they do not obey the king’s laws. So it is not in the king’s best interest to tolerate them. / If it pleases the king, let a decree be issued to destroy them, and I will deposit ten thousand talents of silver into the royal treasury to pay those who carry it out.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5-9</a></span><br />We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, / and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. / but Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-5.htm">Nehemiah 6:5-7</a></span><br />The fifth time, Sanballat sent me this same message by his young servant, who had in his hand an unsealed letter / that read: “It is reported among the nations—and Geshem agrees—that you and the Jews are plotting to revolt, and this is why you are building the wall. According to these reports, you are to become their king, / and you have even appointed prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim on your behalf: ‘There is a king in Judah.’ Soon these rumors will reach the ears of the king. So come, let us confer together.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-2.htm">Acts 25:2-3</a></span><br />where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus / to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a></span><br />Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-7</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-2</a></span><br />First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-1.htm">Jeremiah 29:1-3</a></span><br />This is the text of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets, and all the others Nebuchadnezzar had carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / (This was after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had been exiled from Jerusalem.) / The letter was entrusted to Elasah son of Shaphan and Gemariah son of Hilkiah, whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent to King Nebuchadnezzar in Babylon. It stated:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-6.htm">1 Kings 5:6-10</a></span><br />Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.” / When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!” / Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying: “I have received your message; I will do all you desire regarding the cedar and cypress timber. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11-16</a></span><br />Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.” / 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. / So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-25.htm">Acts 23:25-30</a></span><br />And he wrote the following letter: / Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings. / This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11-12</a></span><br />and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. / Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">We asked their names also, to certify you, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them.</p><p class="hdg">asked</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/5-4.htm">Ezra 5:4</a></b></br> Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/4-16.htm">Announce</a> <a href="/ezra/4-16.htm">Certify</a> <a href="/ezra/4-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-9.htm">Head</a> <a href="/ezra/4-16.htm">Inform</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-30.htm">Information</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-21.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/ezra/5-4.htm">Names</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-12.htm">Request</a> <a href="/ezra/4-16.htm">Word</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-22.htm">Write</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/7-24.htm">Announce</a> <a href="/ezra/7-24.htm">Certify</a> <a href="/ezra/7-5.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/ezra/7-5.htm">Head</a> <a href="/ezra/7-24.htm">Inform</a> <a href="/ezekiel/24-26.htm">Information</a> <a href="/ezra/10-8.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/ezra/8-13.htm">Names</a> <a href="/ezra/7-6.htm">Request</a> <a href="/ezra/6-9.htm">Word</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Write</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Zerubbabel and Jeshua, incited by Haggai and Zechariah, set forward to building</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/5-3.htm">Tattenai and Shethar-Bozenai are not able to hinder the Jews</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/5-6.htm">Their letter to Darius against the Jews</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezra/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>We also asked for their names</b><br>In the context of <a href="/ezra/5.htm">Ezra 5</a>, the Jewish exiles had returned to Jerusalem and were rebuilding the temple. The local authorities, including Tattenai, the governor of the region, questioned their authority to rebuild. Asking for names was a common practice in ancient times to establish accountability and ensure that those involved had legitimate authority. This reflects the bureaucratic nature of the Persian Empire, which required detailed records and reports.<p><b>so that we could write down the names of their leaders</b><br>The emphasis on leaders highlights the importance of leadership in the restoration of the temple. The leaders of the Jewish community, such as Zerubbabel and Jeshua, were pivotal in guiding the people and ensuring the work continued despite opposition. This mirrors the biblical theme of God raising leaders to fulfill His purposes, as seen with Moses, Joshua, and David. The act of writing down names also signifies the importance of record-keeping in maintaining order and accountability.<p><b>for your information</b><br>This phrase indicates that the inquiry was intended to be reported back to higher authorities, likely King Darius. It underscores the hierarchical structure of the Persian administration, where local governors were responsible for reporting activities within their regions. This reflects the broader biblical theme of submission to governing authorities, as seen in <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1-7</a>, where believers are encouraged to respect and obey governmental structures.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tattenai.htm">Tattenai</a></b><br>The governor of the region beyond the River, who questioned the Jews about their authority to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shethar-bozenai.htm">Shethar-bozenai</a></b><br>An official who accompanied Tattenai in questioning the Jews.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jews_in_jerusalem.htm">The Jews in Jerusalem</a></b><br>The group of exiles who returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple under the decree of King Cyrus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Jewish people, which was being rebuilt after the Babylonian exile.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/darius_the_king.htm">Darius the King</a></b><br>The Persian king to whom Tattenai and his companions reported the activities of the Jews.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/authority_and_obedience.htm">Authority and Obedience</a></b><br>The Jews were questioned about their authority to rebuild the temple. This highlights the importance of understanding and respecting authority while also being obedient to God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Courage in the Face of Opposition</a></b><br>The Jews continued their work despite the questioning, demonstrating courage and faithfulness. Believers today are called to stand firm in their faith even when faced with opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/documentation_and_accountability.htm">Documentation and Accountability</a></b><br>The request for names and leaders shows the importance of accountability and transparency in leadership. In our lives, we should strive for integrity and accountability in our actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the questioning and potential for conflict, God's plan for the temple's reconstruction was not thwarted. This reminds us of God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_numbers_are_accurate__nehemiah_or_ezra.htm">If the numbers in Nehemiah 7 differ from parallel lists in Ezra, which set of figures is historically accurate, and why do they conflict?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/israel's_leaders'_genealogies,_reigns.htm">What are the genealogies and reigns of Israel's leaders?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_nehemiah_10_1-27_names_accurate.htm">Is the extensive list of names in Nehemiah 10:1-27 historically consistent with known genealogical records, or are there discrepancies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_wrote_the_books_of_the_bible.htm">Who wrote the books of the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/5-10.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">We also</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַ֧ף</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_638.htm">Strong's 638: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though</span><br /><br /><span class="word">asked for</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁאֵ֥לְנָא</span> <span class="translit">(šə·’ê·lə·nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7593.htm">Strong's 7593: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inquire, to request, to demand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their names,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמָהָתְהֹ֛ם</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mā·hā·ṯə·hōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8036.htm">Strong's 8036: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּ֛י</span> <span class="translit">(dî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, that, because</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we could write down</span><br /><span class="heb">נִכְתֻּ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(niḵ·tuḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3790.htm">Strong's 3790: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grave, to write</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the names</span><br /><span class="heb">שֻׁם־</span> <span class="translit">(šum-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8036.htm">Strong's 8036: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of their leaders</span><br /><span class="heb">גֻּבְרַיָּ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(guḇ·ray·yā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1400.htm">Strong's 1400: </a> </span><span class="str2">A person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for your information.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהוֹדָעוּתָ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hō·w·ḏā·‘ū·ṯāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3046.htm">Strong's 3046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/5-10.htm">Ezra 5:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/5-10.htm">Ezra 5:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/5-10.htm">Ezra 5:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/5-10.htm">Ezra 5:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/5-10.htm">Ezra 5:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/5-10.htm">Ezra 5:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/5-10.htm">Ezra 5:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/5-10.htm">Ezra 5:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/5-10.htm">Ezra 5:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/5-10.htm">Ezra 5:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/5-10.htm">OT History: Ezra 5:10 We asked them their names also (Ezr. 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