Ezra 8:16

New English Translation

So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders, and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were teachers.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:11

God said to him, “Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies,

1 Chronicles 12:32

From Issachar there were 200 leaders and all their relatives at their command – they understood the times and knew what Israel should do.

1 Chronicles 26:14

The lot for the east gate went to Shelemiah. They then cast lots for his son Zechariah, a wise adviser, and the lot for the north gate went to him.

2 Chronicles 2:12

Huram also said, “Worthy of praise is the Lord God of Israel, who made the sky and the earth! He has given David a wise son who has discernment and insight and will build a temple for the Lord, as well as a royal palace for himself.

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 descendants of Adonikam there were the latter ones. Their names were Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men;

Ezra 8:15

I had them assemble at the canal that flows toward Ahava, and we camped there for three days. I observed that the people and the priests were present, but I found no Levites there.

Ezra 8:17

I sent them to Iddo, who was the leader in the place called Casiphia. I told them what to say to Iddo and his relatives, who were the temple servants in Casiphia, so they would bring us attendants for the temple of our God.

Ezra 8:18

Due to the fact that the good hand of our God was on us, they brought us a skilled man, from the descendants of Mahli the son of Levi son of Israel. This man was Sherebiah, who was accompanied by his sons and brothers, 18 men,

Proverbs 2:6

For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 20:5

Counsel in a person’s heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.

Proverbs 28:2

When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.

Daniel 2:21

He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;

2 Timothy 2:7

Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us insight to know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This one is the true God and eternal life.