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They were helped in this task by the Levites of the family of Henadad. <a href="/esv/ezra/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Jeshua with his sons and his brothers, and Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together supervised the workmen in the house of God, along with the sons of Henadad and the Levites, their sons and brothers. <a href="/bsb/ezra/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So Jeshua and his sons and brothers, Kadmiel and his sons (descendants of Yehudah), and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers—all Levites—joined together to supervise those working on the house of God. <a href="/kjv/ezra/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites. <a href="/nkjv/ezra/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Jeshua with his sons and brothers, Kadmiel with his sons, and the sons of Judah, arose as one to oversee those working on the house of God: the sons of Henadad with their sons and their brethren the Levites. <a href="/nasb_/ezra/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Jeshua with his sons and brothers stood united with Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah and the sons of Henadad with their sons and brothers the Levites, to oversee the workmen in the temple of God. <a href="/nasb/ezra/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Jeshua with his sons and brothers stood united with Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah and the sons of Henadad with their sons and brothers the Levites, to oversee the workmen in the temple of God. <a href="/nasb77/ezra/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Jeshua with his sons and brothers stood united with Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah and the sons of Henadad with their sons and brothers the Levites, to oversee the workmen in the temple of God. <a href="/lsb/ezra/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Jeshua with his sons and brothers stood united with Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah and the sons of Henadad with their sons and brothers the Levites, to direct those who do the work in the house of God. <a href="/amp/ezra/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Jeshua with his sons and brothers stood united with Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah and the sons of Henadad with their sons and brothers the Levites, to oversee the workmen in the house of God. <a href="/csb/ezra/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jeshua with his sons and brothers, Kadmiel with his sons, and the sons of Judah and of Henadad, with their sons and brothers, the Levites, joined together to supervise those working on the house of God. <a href="/hcsb/ezra/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jeshua with his sons and brothers, Kadmiel with his sons, and the sons of Judah and of Henadad, with their sons and brothers, the Levites, joined together to supervise those working on the house of God. <a href="/asv/ezra/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to have the oversight of the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites. <a href="/cev/ezra/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Levites in charge of the whole project were Joshua and his sons and relatives and Kadmiel and his sons from the family of Hodaviah. The family of Henadad worked along with them. <a href="/erv/ezra/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to have the oversight of the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites. <a href="/gwt/ezra/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Jeshua with his sons and relatives and Kadmiel with his sons who were Judah's descendants joined Henadad's family and their sons and relatives, the Levites, in directing those working on God's house. <a href="/gnt/ezra/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> The Levite Jeshua and his sons and relatives, and Kadmiel and his sons (the clan of Hodaviah ) joined together in taking charge of the rebuilding of the Temple. (They were helped by the Levites of the clan of Henadad.) <a href="/isv/ezra/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> At this time Jeshua, along with his children and relatives, and Kadmiel, with his children and the descendants of Judah, joined the family of Henadad with his children and relatives, and the descendants of Levi in overseeing the work on the Temple of God. <a href="/msb/ezra/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Jeshua and his sons and brothers, Kadmiel and his sons (descendants of Yehudah), and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers?all Levites?joined together to supervise those working on the house of God. <a href="/net/ezra/3.htm">NET Bible</a> So Jeshua appointed both his sons and his relatives, Kadmiel and his sons (the sons of Yehudah), to take charge of the workers in the temple of God, along with the sons of Henadad, their sons, and their relatives the Levites. <a href="/nheb/ezra/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Jeshua stood with his sons and his brothers, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Hodaviah, together, to have the oversight of the workmen in God's house: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brothers the Levites. <a href="/wbt/ezra/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites. <a href="/web/ezra/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Jeshua stood with his sons and his brothers, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together to have the oversight of the workmen in God’s house: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brothers the Levites. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezra/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jeshua stands, [and] his sons, and his brothers, Kadmiel and his sons, sons of Judah together, to overlook those doing the work in the house of God; the sons of Henadad, [and] their sons and their brothers the Levites. <a href="/ylt/ezra/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jeshua standeth, and his sons, and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, sons of Judah together, to overlook those doing the work in the house of God; the sons of Henadad, and their sons and their brethren the Levites. <a href="/slt/ezra/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Joshua will stand, his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, as one, to superintend over the doing of the work in the house of God: the sons of Henadad their sons, and their brethren the Levites.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezra/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Josue and his sons and his brethren, Cedmihel, and his sons, and the children of Juda, as one man, stood to hasten them that did the work in the temple of God: the sons of Henadad, and their sons, and their brethren the Levites. <a href="/cpdv/ezra/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jeshua and his sons and his brothers, Kadmiel and his sons, and the sons of Judah, like one man, stood so that they might have charge over those who did the work in the temple of God: the sons of Henadad, and their sons, and their brothers, the Levites. <a href="/nabre/ezra/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Jeshua and his sons and kinsmen, with Kadmiel and Binnui, son of Hodaviah, and their sons and their kindred, the Levites, together undertook to supervise those who were engaged in the work on the house of God. <a href="/nrsvce/ezra/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And Jeshua with his sons and his kin, and Kadmiel and his sons, Binnui and Hodaviah along with the sons of Henadad, the Levites, their sons and kin, together took charge of the workers in the house of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezra/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then stood Joshua with his brethren and his sons, Kadmiah and his sons, and the sons of Judah, together, to execute the work of the house of the LORD; also the sons of Hendar, with their sons and their brethren, the Levites. <a href="/hpbt/ezra/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yeshua and his brothers stood, and his sons and Qadmia and his sons, and the children of Hudia as one, that they would be doing the work of the house of LORD JEHOVAH, the children of Hendar and their sons, and their brothers the Levites.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezra/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, and Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to have the oversight of the workmen in the house of God; the sons of Henadad also, with their sons and their brethren the Levites. <a href="/sep/ezra/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Jesus and his sons and his brethren stood, Cadmiel and his sons the sons of Juda, over them that wrought the works in the house of God: the sons of Enadad, their sons and their brethren the Levites. <a href="/parallel/ezra/3-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=700" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezra/3.htm">Temple Restoration Begins</a> 8In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD. 9<a href="/hebrew/3442.htm" title="3442: yê·šū·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Jeshua. For Yhowshuwa'; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine.">So Jeshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: wə·’e·ḥāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">and brothers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6934.htm" title="6934: qaḏ·mî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- God is the ancient one, a Levite name. From qedem and 'el; presence of God; Kadmiel, the name of three Israelites.">Kadmiel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇā·nāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">(descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-fs) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Yehudah),</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/2582.htm" title="2582: ḥê·nā·ḏāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- A Levite. Probably from chen and Hadad; favor of Hadad; Chenadad, an Israelite.">of Henadad</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and their sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: wa·’ă·ḥê·hem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">and brothers—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">all Levites—</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">joined</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: kə·’e·ḥāḏ (Prep-k:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">together</a> <a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lə·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">to supervise</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śêh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">those working</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: ham·mə·lā·ḵāh (Art:: N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">on the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hå̄·ʾɛ̆·lō·hī·ms (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God.</a> 10When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8</a> Next to them, Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. And next to him, Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs. They fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nehemiah 3:31-32</a> Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room above the corner. / And between the upper room above the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and merchants made repairs. <a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4-5</a> “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.” <a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">1 Chronicles 23:24-32</a> These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” ... <a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a> These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-8</a> Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12-19</a> These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12-14</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a> 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. <a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a> “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. <a href="/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2-6</a> “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ... <a href="/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6-9</a> “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. ... <a href="/numbers/4-1.htm">Numbers 4:1-3</a> Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, / “Take a census of the Kohathites among the Levites by their clans and families, / men from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. <a href="/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5-22</a> Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, / “Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean. / This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. ... <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3-6</a> 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. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brothers, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brothers the Levites.<a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">Ezra 2:40</a> The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four.<a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">Ezra 2:40</a> The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four.Hodaviah<a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">Nehemiah 7:43</a> The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four.Hodevah <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-22.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Henadad</a> <a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">Hodaviah</a> <a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/ezra/2-1.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">Kadmiel</a> <a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">Kad'mi-El</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-8.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-2.htm">Oversee</a> <a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Oversight</a> <a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-10.htm">Supervising</a> <a href="/ezra/3-6.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/ezra/3-1.htm">Together</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-5.htm">United</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-17.htm">Workmen</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/8-2.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Henadad</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">Hodaviah</a> <a href="/ezra/3-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/4-3.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/ezra/4-1.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">Kadmiel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">Kad'mi-El</a> <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/ezra/3-12.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-16.htm">Oversee</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Oversight</a> <a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-23.htm">Supervising</a> <a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/ezra/3-11.htm">Together</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-29.htm">United</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-10.htm">Workmen</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 3</div>1. <a href="/ezra/3-1.htm">The altar is set up</a> 4. <a href="/ezra/3-4.htm">Offerings renewed</a> 7. <a href="/ezra/3-7.htm">Workmen employed in preparing materials</a> 8. <a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">The foundations of the temple are laid in great joy and mourning</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/3.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/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So Jeshua and his sons and brothers Jeshua, also known as Joshua, was a high priest who played a significant role in the rebuilding of the temple after the Babylonian exile. His leadership was crucial in re-establishing the religious practices of the Israelites. The mention of his sons and brothers indicates a family commitment to the work of God, emphasizing the importance of familial unity in spiritual endeavors.Kadmiel and his sons (descendants of Yehudah) Kadmiel is noted as a leader among the Levites, and his inclusion here highlights the involvement of the Levites in the temple's reconstruction. The reference to the descendants of Yehudah (Judah) connects this work to the tribe of Judah, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended, underscoring the messianic lineage and the fulfillment of God's promises through Judah.and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers The sons of Henadad are another group of Levites involved in the temple's rebuilding. This highlights the collaborative effort among different Levitical families, showing the collective responsibility in restoring worship practices. The mention of their sons and brothers again emphasizes the importance of family and community in religious service.—all Levites— The Levites were the tribe set apart for religious duties, and their involvement in supervising the temple's construction was essential. This underscores the continuity of God's covenant with the Levites, as they were responsible for maintaining the spiritual life of Israel. Their role here is a reminder of the importance of dedicated service to God.joined together to supervise those working on the house of God. The phrase "joined together" indicates unity and cooperation among the Levites, which was crucial for the successful completion of the temple. The "house of God" refers to the temple, a central place of worship and sacrifice for the Israelites. This rebuilding effort fulfilled prophecies about the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple, as seen in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah. The temple itself is a type of Christ, symbolizing God's presence among His people, and foreshadowing the ultimate temple, Jesus Christ, who would dwell among humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeshua.htm">Jeshua</a> A leader among the Levites, involved in the rebuilding of the temple. His name means "The Lord is salvation." 2. <a href="/topical/k/kadmiel.htm">Kadmiel</a> Another leader among the Levites, working alongside Jeshua. His name means "God is ancient" or "God is of old." 3. <a href="/topical/s/sons_of_hodaviah.htm">Sons of Hodaviah</a> A family line within the Levites, participating in the temple work. Hodaviah means "Praise of the Lord." 4. <a href="/topical/s/sons_of_henadad.htm">Sons of Henadad</a> Another family of Levites, contributing to the supervision of the temple construction. Henadad means "Favor of Hadad." 5. <a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a> The priestly tribe of Israel, responsible for religious duties and temple service.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_service.htm">Unity in Service</a> The Levites worked together, demonstrating the power of unity in accomplishing God's work. Believers today are called to work together in harmony for the Kingdom. <a href="/topical/g/generational_involvement.htm">Generational Involvement</a> The involvement of sons and brothers highlights the importance of passing down faith and responsibilities to the next generation. Families should encourage and equip their children to serve the Lord. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_supervision.htm">Leadership and Supervision</a> The Levites took on leadership roles, showing the need for godly leadership in church and community projects. Effective leadership is crucial for the success of any ministry. <a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_house.htm">Commitment to God's House</a> The dedication of the Levites to the temple project underscores the importance of prioritizing God's work. Christians are encouraged to invest time and resources in their local church and community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 3</a> <a href="/q/why_are_ezra_2_36-42_genealogies_inconsistent.htm">Why do some priestly and Levitical genealogies in Ezra 2:36-42 appear inconsistent with other biblical records?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_levites_oversee_construction.htm">(Ezra 3:8-9) Why would Levites, rather than skilled foremen or Persian officials, be in charge of supervising construction under Persian rule?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_intermarriage_severe_in_ezra_9_3-4.htm">Considering Ezra 9:3-4, why does the text portray intermarriage so severely, when similar unions elsewhere in the Bible are treated with less alarm?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_babylonian_captivity.htm">What are the Babylonian Captivity and Exile?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Together--As one man. Jeshua and Kadmiel, both of the stock of Judah, or Hodaviah (<a href="/ezra/2-40.htm" title="The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four.">Ezra 2:40</a>), or Hodevah (<a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm" title="The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four.">Nehemiah 7:43</a>), were the two heads of Levitical families; and their fewness is compensated by their unanimity and vigour. Henadad is not mentioned in <a href="/ezra/2-40.htm" title="The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four.">Ezra 2:40</a>, though it is a Levitical name in Nehemiah. Why omitted there, or why inserted here, it is not possible to determine.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Jeshua here is the head of the Levitical family mentioned in ch. 2:40 as "the children of Jeshua," and Kadmiel is the head of the other family. Judah represents the "Hodaviah" of that place, and is probably a corrupt reading, as Nehemiah (<a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">Nehemiah 7:43</a>) has "Hodevah." The sons of Henadad, who are here united with the Jeshuites and Kadmielites, constitute a third Levitical family, which (as the text stands) was also engaged in superintending the work. But there is some reason to suspect that the passage is an unauthorized addition to the true text. <a href="/commentaries/ezra/3-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Jeshua יֵשׁ֡וּעַ (yê·šū·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3442.htm">Strong's 3442: </a> Jeshua and his sons בָּנָ֣יו (bā·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and brothers וְ֠אֶחָיו (wə·’e·ḥāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) joined וַיַּעֲמֹ֣ד (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations together כְּאֶחָ֔ד (kə·’e·ḥāḏ) Preposition-k | Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first with Kadmiel קַדְמִיאֵ֨ל (qaḏ·mî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6934.htm">Strong's 6934: </a> Kadmiel -- 'God is the ancient one', a Levite name and his sons, וּבָנָ֤יו (ū·ḇā·nāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son the descendants בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Yehudah, יְהוּדָה֙ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites [and with] the sons בְּנֵי֙ (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Henadad חֵֽנָדָ֔ד (ḥê·nā·ḏāḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2582.htm">Strong's 2582: </a> Henadad -- a Levite and their sons בְּנֵיהֶ֥ם (bə·nê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and brothers— וַאֲחֵיהֶ֖ם (wa·’ă·ḥê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) all Levites— הַלְוִיִּֽם׃ (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi to supervise לְנַצֵּ֛חַ (lə·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent those working עֹשֵׂ֥ה (‘ō·śêh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make on the house בְּבֵ֣ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of God. הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/3-9.htm">Ezra 3:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezra/3-9.htm">Ezra 3:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezra/3-9.htm">Ezra 3:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezra/3-9.htm">Ezra 3:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezra/3-9.htm">Ezra 3:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/3-9.htm">Ezra 3:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/3-9.htm">Ezra 3:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/3-9.htm">Ezra 3:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/3-9.htm">Ezra 3:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezra/3-9.htm">Ezra 3:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezra/3-9.htm">OT History: Ezra 3:9 Then stood Jeshua with his sons (Ezr. 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