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Ezra 8:18 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Ezra 8:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 8 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of understanding, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel; and Sherebiah, with his sons and his brethren, eighteen ;”
Ezra 8:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 8:18
And by the good hand of our God upon us—יַד־אֱלֹהֵינוּ הַטּוֹבָה עָלֵינוּ (yad-Eloheinu hatovah aleinu, the good hand of our God upon us) is Ezra's repeated theological refrain (7:6, 7:9, 7:28, 8:18, 8:22, 8:31), attributing all success to divine providence rather than human effort. The 'hand' metaphor depicts God's active intervention and protection. This acknowledgment frames the entire narrative—Ezra never credits his own leadership but consistently points to God's sovereign enablement.They brought us a man of understanding, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel—אִישׁ־שֶׂ...
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Cross-References for Ezra 8:18
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“that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the castle which appertains to the house”
“who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
“and his counselors”
“The sons of Merari; Mahli”
“because we had spoken to the king”
“which Yahweh”
“concerning which the king inquired of them”
“Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:”
“for Ariel”
“and Bani”