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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/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, namely, Sherebiah, Hashabiah and ten of their brothers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezra/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I appointed twelve leaders of the priests—Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten other priests—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests: Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their kinsmen with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And I separated twelve of the leaders of the priests—Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I selected twelve of the leading priests: Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and with them ten of their brothers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and with them ten of their brothers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and with them ten of their brothers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and with them ten of their brothers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve leading priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers (relatives),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I selected twelve of the leading priests, along with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I selected 12 of the leading priests, along with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and 10 of their brothers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve of the chiefs of the priests, even Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezra/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I chose twelve of the leading priests--Sherebiah, Hashabiah and ten of their relatives. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then I separated twelve of the chiefs of the priests, even Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then I selected 12 leaders from the priests-Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and 10 of their relatives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezra/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />From among the leading priests I chose Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Next I selected twelve of the chief priests—Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers with them— <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve of the chiefs of the priests, even Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve of the chiefs of the priests, even Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers with them, <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 separate from the heads of the priests, twelve, even Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and with them of their brothers ten,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I separate from the heads of the priests, twelve, even Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and with them of their brethren ten,<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 separate from the chiefs of the priests twelve to Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and with them ten from their brethren.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sarabias, and Hasabias, and with them ten of their brethren, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And I separated twelve from among the leaders of the priests: Sherebiah, and Hashabiah, and with them ten of their brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Next I selected twelve of the priestly leaders along with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their kinsmen,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests: Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their kin with them.<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 selected twelve of the elders of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I chose from the Elders, twelve Priests, and Sherabyah and Kheshabyah, and of their ten brethren with them.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then I separated twelve of the chiefs of the priests, besides Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I gave charge to twelve of the chiefs of the priests, to Saraia, to Asabia, and ten of their brethren with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/8-24.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=2122" 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">Priests to Guard the Offerings</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/914.htm" title="914: wā·’aḇ·dî·lāh (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-1cs:: 3fs) -- To be divided, separate. A primitive root; to divide.">Then I set apart</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nêm (Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">twelve</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: miś·śā·rê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">of the leading</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hă·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">priests,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8274.htm" title="8274: lə·šê·rê·ḇə·yāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From sharab and Yahh; Jah has brought heat; Sherebjah, the name of two Israelites.">together with Sherebiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2811.htm" title="2811: ḥă·šaḇ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Chashabyahuw; from chashab and Yahh; Jah has regarded; Chashabjah, the name of nine Israelites.">Hashabiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im·mā·hem (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3mp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: ‘ă·śā·rāh (Number-ms) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">ten</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: mê·’ă·ḥê·hem (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">of their brothers,</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>and I weighed out to them the contribution of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites there had offered 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/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="/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="/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="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">2 Chronicles 29:11</a></span><br />Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a></span><br />“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-6.htm">Leviticus 8:6-13</a></span><br />Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water. / He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-13.htm">1 Chronicles 9:13</a></span><br />and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Numbers 18:1-7</a></span><br />So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...<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="/1_timothy/3-8.htm">1 Timothy 3:8-13</a></span><br />Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money. / They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. / Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons. ...<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="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a></span><br />And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a></span><br />And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers with them,</p><p class="hdg">Sherebiah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/8-18.htm">Ezra 8:18,19</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><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/8-20.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/ezra/8-20.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/ezra/8-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/ezra/5-5.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Hashabiah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Hashabi'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/ezra/8-17.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/ezra/8-15.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-21.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/ezra/6-21.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/ezra/8-18.htm">Sherebiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Sherebi'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezra/8-12.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Together</a> <a href="/ezra/6-17.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/10-16.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/ezra/10-13.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/ezra/8-29.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/ezra/8-29.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Hashabiah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-25.htm">Hashabi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-29.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/ezra/8-29.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/ezra/10-11.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/ezra/9-1.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Sherebiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Sherebi'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">Side</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-12.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/ezra/9-4.htm">Together</a> <a href="/ezra/8-35.htm">Twelve</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 number twelve is symbolic, often representing completeness or the twelve tribes of Israel. Setting apart these priests indicates a consecration for a holy task, reflecting the importance of purity and dedication in service to God. This act mirrors the selection of the twelve apostles by Jesus, emphasizing leadership and spiritual responsibility.<p><b>together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah</b><br>Sherebiah and Hashabiah are Levites, a tribe set apart for religious duties. Their inclusion highlights the importance of having knowledgeable and dedicated individuals in spiritual leadership. Sherebiah is noted elsewhere in Ezra and Nehemiah for his teaching and leadership abilities, indicating his respected status. The presence of Levites underscores the need for proper worship and adherence to the Law, as they were responsible for teaching and maintaining religious practices.<p><b>and ten of their brothers</b><br>The mention of "ten of their brothers" suggests a communal effort and the importance of unity among the priests and Levites. This group of twelve priests, along with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and their brothers, forms a complete and balanced team, ready to undertake the sacred task of transporting valuable offerings to the temple. This reflects the biblical principle of collaboration in ministry, as seen in the early church's communal efforts in Acts. The number ten, often associated with completeness in a legal or covenantal sense, reinforces the idea of a well-rounded and divinely appointed group.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezra.htm">Ezra</a></b><br>A scribe and priest who led the second group of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was devoted to studying and teaching the Law of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/twelve_leading_priests.htm">Twelve Leading Priests</a></b><br>These were chosen by Ezra to oversee the transport of the temple treasures. The number twelve often signifies completeness or the tribes of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sherebiah.htm">Sherebiah</a></b><br>A Levite who was noted for his understanding and teaching of the Law. He played a significant role in the spiritual revival of the people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hashabiah.htm">Hashabiah</a></b><br>Another Levite who assisted in the journey and the spiritual leadership of the people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_journey_from_babylon_to_jerusalem.htm">The Journey from Babylon to Jerusalem</a></b><br>This was a significant event where Ezra led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem, emphasizing the restoration of worship and adherence to God's Law.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Ezra's selection of leaders emphasizes the importance of choosing godly and capable individuals for spiritual tasks. In our lives, we should seek to be leaders who are faithful and trustworthy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_levites.htm">The Role of the Levites</a></b><br>The Levites were crucial in teaching and maintaining the spiritual health of the community. We should value and support those who teach and uphold God's Word today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_worship.htm">Preparation for Worship</a></b><br>The careful selection and preparation for the journey to Jerusalem highlight the importance of preparing our hearts and lives for worship and service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a></b><br>The involvement of multiple leaders and their cooperation in the task at hand demonstrates the power of working together in unity for God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_tasks.htm">Faithfulness in Small Tasks</a></b><br>The priests and Levites were entrusted with the temple treasures, a reminder that faithfulness in small tasks is essential in our walk with God.<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/why_is_zerubbabel_important_to_the_second_temple.htm">What is Zerubbabel's significance to the Second Temple?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_priests_pre-tabernacle_and_post-temple.htm">Deuteronomy 26:3 mentions going to the priest; who fulfilled this role before the Tabernacle or after the Temple's destruction, and does history support a continuous priestly lineage?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chronicles_14_5-7__exaggeration_or_culture.htm">1 Chronicles 14:5-7 - Does the large number of children born to David in Jerusalem suggest an exaggerated account or a cultural practice at odds with later moral teachings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_ezra_7_21-24's_tax_exemption_plausible.htm">In Ezra 7:21-24, does the decree's broad tax exemption align with known Persian administrative policies, or is it historically implausible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">Sherebiah.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">to Sherebiah--</span>that is, these two Levites, alone mentioned, with ten others, were associated with an equal number of priests in the charge of the Temple treasure.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah,</span> etc. Our translators, following the Vulgate, have omitted to render the preposition <span class="hebrew">לְ</span>, which occurs in the Hebrew text before the name of Sherebiah, and have thus represented Sherebiah and Hashabiah as priests, whereas they were not priests, but Levites, as appears from vers. 18, 19. The true sense is given by the LXX. - "Then I assigned twelve of the chief priests to Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "then I appointed twelve chief priests to act with twelve chief Levites, of whom Sherebiah and Hashabiah were two, in the matter of the royal offering." Ezra seems to have considered, that as the gift of Artaxerxes was an offering to the house of God, it ought to be handed over at once to the custody of the ministers of religion, and not remain in secular hands (compare ver. 28). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/8-24.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 set apart</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאַבְדִּ֛ילָה</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’aḇ·dî·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_914.htm">Strong's 914: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be divided, separate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">twelve</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנֵ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - md<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the leading</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשָּׂרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(miś·śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">priests,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hă·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">together with Sherebiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šê·rê·ḇə·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8274.htm">Strong's 8274: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sherebiah -- 'Yah has sent burning heat', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hashabiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲשַׁבְיָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·šaḇ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2811.htm">Strong's 2811: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hashabiah -- 'Yah has taken account', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִמָּהֶ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘im·mā·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural<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">ten</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲשָׂרָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·śā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of their brothers,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאֲחֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ă·ḥê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/8-24.htm">Ezra 8:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/8-24.htm">Ezra 8:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/8-24.htm">Ezra 8:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/8-24.htm">Ezra 8:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/8-24.htm">Ezra 8:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/8-24.htm">Ezra 8:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/8-24.htm">Ezra 8:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/8-24.htm">Ezra 8:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/8-24.htm">Ezra 8:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/8-24.htm">Ezra 8:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/8-24.htm">OT History: Ezra 8:24 Then I set apart twelve (Ezr. 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