Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezra 8:16 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Ezra 8:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 8 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding.”
Ezra 8:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 8:16
Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan...—Ezra dispatches a delegation of eleven men, carefully listed by name. The שָׁלַח (shalach, sent) indicates formal commission. The names reveal theological significance: אֱלִיעֶזֶר (Eliezer, 'God is my help'), אֲרִיאֵל (Ariel, 'lion of God'), שְׁמַעְיָה (Shemaiah, 'Yahweh has heard'). These weren't random selections but strategic choices of influential leaders.Chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding—רָאשִׁים (rashim, chief men/heads) indicates tribal or family leadership status. The phrase אַנְשֵׁי...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 8:16
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“and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise”
“of the sons of Mahli”
“Because you have asked this thing”
“and Nathan”
“a wise counselor”
“a land has many rulers”
“men who had understanding of the times”
“and Elijah”
“Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.”
“Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who has given to David the king a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, that should build a house for Yahweh, and a house for his kingdom.,Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom., וַיֹּאמֶר חוּרָם בָּרוּךְ יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אֲשֶׁר עָשָׂה אֶת־הַשָּׁמַיִם וְאֶת־הָאָרֶץ אֲשֶׁר נָתַן לְדָוִיד הַמֶּלֶךְ בֵּן חָכָם יוֹדֵעַ שֵׂכֶל וּבִינָה אֲשֶׁר יִבְנֶה־בַּיִת לַיהוָה וּבַיִת לְמַלְכוּתוֹ׃ ,Huram said moreover: Blessed be the LORD”