Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ezra 10:15 Cross-References

Explore 4 cross-references for Ezra 10:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 10 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.

“Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed about this matter: and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them. were: Heb. stood”

Ezra 10:15 (KJV)

Historical Context for Ezra 10:15

People Mentioned

Jonathanopposed Israel's decision to set apart foreign wives (EZR 10:15)

Asahelopposed Israel's decision to set apart foreign wives (EZR 10:15)

Jahzeiahopposed Israel's decision to set apart foreign wives (EZR 10:15)

Tikvahopposed Israel's decision to set apart foreign wives (EZR 10:15)

Meshullamopposed Israel's decision to set apart foreign wives (EZR 10:15)

Shabbethaithe Levite who opposed Israel's decision to set apart foreign wives (EZR 10:15)

Commentary on Ezra 10:15

Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed about this matter—the Hebrew amdu al-zot can mean either 'stood against this' (opposing the process) or 'were appointed over this' (administering it). Context suggests opposition, as Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them in resistance.This verse reveals that reform faced internal opposition, even from Levites who should have championed covenant purity. The opposition wasn't unanimous rejection but minority dissent—four named individuals against the proposal. Their objection may have been procedural (question...

Source: KJV Study Commentary