Ezra 8:16

Modern English Version

So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, chief men; and also for Joiarib and Elnathan, discerning men.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:11

God said to him, “Because you have asked this and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the lives of your enemies, but have asked for yourself wisdom to discern what is right,

1 Chronicles 12:32

From the sons of Issachar, those having understanding of times and what Israel should do: two hundred of their captains with all their brothers at their command.

1 Chronicles 26:14

The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then they cast lots for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, and his lot came out for the North Gate;

2 Chronicles 2:12

And Hiram said, “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel who made heaven and earth and has given King David a wise son, having insight and understanding, who is building a temple for the Lord and a royal house for his kingship.

Ezra 10:21

Of the sons of Harim, there were Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.

Ezra 10:39

Shelemiah, Nathan, Adaiah,

Ezra 8:13

of the last sons of Adonikam, the ones named Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah, plus sixty other males;

Ezra 8:15

I gathered them together at the river that runs to Ahava, and we camped in tents three days. As I examined the people and the priests, I discovered that none of the sons of Levi were there.

Ezra 8:17

I gave them orders for Iddo, chief at the place Kasiphia, and crafted exactly what they would say to Iddo, his brothers, and the temple servants at the place Kasiphia so that they would bring us ministering servants for the house of our God.

Ezra 8:18

Because the good hand of our God was upon us, indeed they brought us a man of understanding descended from the sons of Mahli, who is a descendant of Levi, the son of Israel—Sherebiah along with his sons and his brothers, eighteen men;

Proverbs 2:6

For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding;

Proverbs 20:5

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.

Proverbs 28:2

When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, the state thereof will be prolonged.

Daniel 2:21

It is He who changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who know understanding.

2 Timothy 2:7

Consider what I am saying, and may the Lord grant you understanding in all things.

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true, and we are in Him who is true —His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.