Ezra 8:16

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Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam (who were leading men) and for Joiarib and Elnathan (who were wise).

Cross References

1 Kings 3:11

God replied, “You’ve asked for this and not for a long life, or riches for yourself, or the death of your enemies. Instead, you’ve asked for understanding so that you can do what is right.

1 Chronicles 12:32

From Issachar’s descendants there were 200 leaders who understood the times and knew what Israel should do. Their relatives were under their command.

1 Chronicles 26:14

Shelemiah was chosen for the east side. His son Zechariah, a counselor who displayed insight, was chosen for the north side.

2 Chronicles 2:12

Huram added, “May the Lord God of Israel be praised. He made the heavens and the earth and has given King David a wise son who has insight and intelligence and can build the Lord’s temple and a royal palace.

Ezra 10:21

From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah

Ezra 10:39

Shelemiah, Nathan, Adaiah,

Ezra 8:13

from the family of Adonikam: Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah, who arrived later with 60 males

Ezra 8:15

I had this group gather by the river that flows to Ahava, and we camped there for three days. I noticed laypeople and priests there, but I didn’t find any Levites.

Ezra 8:17

I sent them to Iddo, the leader in Casiphia. I told them to tell Iddo and his relatives, the temple servants in Casiphia, that they should bring us men who can serve in our God’s temple.

Ezra 8:18

God was guiding us, so Iddo and his relatives brought us someone competent, Sherebiah, who was a descendant of Mahli, Levi, and Israel. They brought us 18 of Sherebiah’s sons and relatives.

Proverbs 2:6

The Lord gives wisdom. From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 20:5

A motive in the human heart is like deep water, and a person who has understanding draws it out.

Proverbs 28:2

When a country is in revolt, it has many rulers, but only with a person who has understanding and knowledge will it last a long time.

Daniel 2:21

He changes times and periods of history. He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to those who are wise and knowledge to those who have insight.

2 Timothy 2:7

Understand what I’m saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.

1 John 5:20

We know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we know the real God. We are in the one who is real, his Son Jesus Christ. This Jesus Christ is the real God and eternal life.