Ezra 8:16

Contemporary English Version 1995

So I sent for the leaders Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam. I also sent for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were very wise counselors.

Cross References

1 John 5:20

We know that Jesus Christ the Son of God has come and has shown us the true God. And because of Jesus, we now belong to the true God who gives eternal life.

2 Timothy 2:7

If you keep in mind what I have told you, the Lord will help you understand completely.

Daniel 2:21

You control human events— you give rulers their power and take it away, and you are the source of wisdom and knowledge.

Proverbs 28:2

In time of civil war there are many leaders, but a sensible leader restores law and order.

Proverbs 20:5

Someone's thoughts may be as deep as the ocean, but if you are smart, you will discover them.

Proverbs 2:6

All wisdom comes from the Lord, and so do common sense and understanding.

Ezra 10:21

Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah from the family of Harim;

Ezra 8:18

God was kind to us and caused them to send a skillful man named Sherebiah, who was a Levite from the family of Mahli. Eighteen of his relatives came with him.

2 Chronicles 2:12

Praise the Lord God of Israel who made heaven and earth! He has given David a son who isn't only wise and smart, but who has the knowledge to build a temple for the Lord and a palace for himself.

1 Chronicles 26:14

Shelemiah was chosen to guard the East Gate. Zechariah his son was a wise man and was chosen to guard the North Gate.

Ezra 8:15

I brought everyone together by the river that flows to the town of Ahava where we camped for three days. Not one Levite could be found among the people and priests.

Ezra 8:17

Then I sent them to Iddo, the leader at Casiphia, and I told them to ask him and his temple workers to send people to serve in God's temple.