Ezra 8:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

So I called these leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, and I called Joiarib and Elnathan. (These men were teachers.)

Cross References

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding. So now we can know the one who is true, and we live in that true God. We are in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God, and he is eternal life.

2 Timothy 2:7

Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand it all.

Daniel 2:21

He changes the times and seasons. He gives power to kings, and he takes their power away. He gives wisdom to people, so they become wise. He lets people learn things and become wise.

Proverbs 28:2

A lawless nation will have many bad leaders. But a smart leader will rule for a long time in a land where people obey the law.

Proverbs 20:5

Getting information from someone can be like getting water from a deep well. If you are smart, you will draw it out.

Proverbs 2:6

The Lord is the source of wisdom; knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.

Ezra 10:39

Shelemiah, Nathan, Adaiah,

Ezra 10:21

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

Ezra 8:18

Because God was with us, they sent Sherebiah, a skilled man from the descendants of Mahli (Mahli was a son of Levi, one of Israel’s sons.) They also sent his sons and brothers, 18 men in all.

Ezra 8:13

from the last of the descendants of Adonikam: Eliphelet, Jeuel, Shemaiah, and 60 other men;

2 Chronicles 2:12

Hiram also said, “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel! He made heaven and earth. He gave a wise son to King David. Solomon, you have wisdom and understanding. You are building a Temple for the Lord. You are also building a palace for yourself.

1 Chronicles 26:14

Meshelemiah was chosen to guard the East Gate. Then lots were thrown for Meshelemiah’s son Zechariah. Zechariah was a wise counselor. Zechariah was chosen for the North Gate.

1 Chronicles 12:32

From the family of Issachar there were 200 wise leaders. These men understood the right thing for Israel to do at the right time. Their relatives were with them and under their command.

1 Kings 3:11

So God said to him, “You did not ask for long life and riches for yourself. You did not ask for the death of your enemies. You asked for the wisdom to listen and make the right decisions.

Ezra 8:15

I called all these people to meet together at the river that flows toward Ahava. We camped at that place for three days. I learned there were priests in the group, but there were no Levites.

Ezra 8:17

I sent the men to Iddo, leader in the town of Casiphia. I told them what to say to Iddo and his relatives, who are the Temple workers in Casiphia. I told the men to ask Iddo and his relatives to send us workers to serve in God’s Temple.