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Ezra 10:21 Cross-References

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And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.

Ezra 10:21 (KJV)

Historical Context for Ezra 10:21

People Mentioned

H
Harimhis sons (descendants) returned to Judah after captivity (EZR 2:39)
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Maaseiahpriest who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:18), son of Harim (EZR 10:21)
E
Elijahson of Harim who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:21)
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Shemaiahson of Harim who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:21)
J
Jehielson of Harim who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:21)
U
Uzziahson of Harim who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:21)

Commentary on Ezra 10:21

And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah—this verse continues the priestly list, naming five members of Harim's family. Harim was a priestly division (2:39, 1 Chronicles 24:8), one of the prominent families returning from exile. The listing of five violators from one family suggests covenant compromise may have spread through kinship networks.The names themselves carry theological irony: Elijah means 'Yahweh is God,' yet he married a woman who likely worshiped other gods. Shemaiah means 'Yahweh has heard,' yet he violated the covenant Yahweh establis...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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