Ezra 10:21
New International Version
From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel and Uzziah.

New Living Translation
From the family of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.

English Standard Version
Of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.

Berean Standard Bible
From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.

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

New King James Version
of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah;

New American Standard Bible
and of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah;

NASB 1995
and of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel and Uzziah;

NASB 1977
and of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah;

Legacy Standard Bible
and of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel and Uzziah;

Amplified Bible
and of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah;

Christian Standard Bible
Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah from Harim’s descendants;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah from Harim’s descendants;

American Standard Version
And of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.

Contemporary English Version
Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah from the family of Harim;

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah

Good News Translation
Clan of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah

International Standard Version
From Harim's descendants: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.

Majority Standard Bible
From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.

NET Bible
From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.

New Heart English Bible
Of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.

Webster's Bible Translation
And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.

World English Bible
Of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah;

Young's Literal Translation
and of the sons of Harim: Masseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah;

Smith's Literal Translation
And from the sons of Harim: Maaseiah and Elijah and Shemaiah and Jehiel, and Uzziah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And of the sons of Harim, Maasia, and Elia, and Semeia, and Jehiel, and Ozias.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And from the sons of Harim, Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.

New American Bible
of the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah;

New Revised Standard Version
Of the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And of the sons of Haram, Maasiah and Elijah and Shemaiah and Henanael and Uzziah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And from the sons of Kharam: Massia and Elia and Shemaia and Khananiel and Uzayel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And of the sons of Eram; Masael, and Elia, and Samaia, and Jeel, and Ozia.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Those Guilty of Intermarriage
20From the descendants of Immer: Hanani and Zebadiah. 21From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah. 22From the descendants of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 9:2
Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers.

2 Corinthians 6:17
“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

Deuteronomy 7:3-4
Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, / because they will turn your sons away from following Me to serve other gods. Then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and He will swiftly destroy you.

1 Corinthians 5:11
But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.

Nehemiah 13:23-27
In those days I also saw Jews who had married women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab. / Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or of the other peoples, but could not speak the language of Judah. / I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves! ...

2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Exodus 34:16
And when you take some of their daughters as brides for your sons, their daughters will prostitute themselves to their gods and cause your sons to do the same.

1 Peter 1:14-16
As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. / But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

Joshua 23:12-13
For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them, / know for sure that the LORD your God will no longer drive out these nations before you. Instead, they will become for you a snare and a trap, a scourge in your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from this good land that the LORD your God has given you.

1 Corinthians 7:12-14
To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If a brother has an unbelieving wife and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. / And if a woman has an unbelieving husband and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. / For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.

Malachi 2:11-12
Judah has broken faith; an abomination has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the LORD’s beloved sanctuary by marrying the daughter of a foreign god. / As for the man who does this, may the LORD cut off from the tents of Jacob everyone who is awake and aware—even if he brings an offering to the LORD of Hosts.

2 Corinthians 6:14-16
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”

Judges 3:5-6
Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. / And they took the daughters of these people in marriage, gave their own daughters to their sons, and served their gods.

Ephesians 5:11
Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

1 Kings 11:1-2
King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Harim

Ezra 2:39
The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.

1 Chronicles 24:8
The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,

Nehemiah 7:42
The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.

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Children Descendants Elijah Eli'jah Harim Jehiel Jehi'el Maaseiah Ma-Asei'ah Masseiah Shemaiah Shemai'ah Uzziah Uzzi'ah
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Children Descendants Elijah Eli'jah Harim Jehiel Jehi'el Maaseiah Ma-Asei'ah Masseiah Shemaiah Shemai'ah Uzziah Uzzi'ah
Ezra 10
1. Ezra encouraged to reform the strange marriages
6. Ezra assembles the people
9. The people repent, and promise amendment
15. The care to perform it
18. The names of them which had married strange wives














From the descendants of Harim:
The descendants of Harim were one of the priestly families that returned from the Babylonian exile. Harim is listed among the heads of the priestly courses in 1 Chronicles 24:8. This indicates a lineage of significant religious responsibility and heritage. The mention of Harim here underscores the gravity of the situation, as even those from esteemed priestly lines were involved in the issue of intermarriage with foreign women, which was against the Mosaic Law (Deuteronomy 7:3-4).

Maaseiah:
The name Maaseiah means "work of the Lord" or "Yahweh is a refuge." This name appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with individuals in positions of leadership or religious service. The presence of Maaseiah in this list highlights the personal and communal repentance required to restore covenant faithfulness.

Elijah:
Elijah, meaning "My God is Yahweh," is a name that evokes the memory of the prophet Elijah, who was a staunch defender of monotheism and the worship of Yahweh alone. This connection serves as a reminder of the need for spiritual purity and dedication to God, themes central to the reforms being undertaken in Ezra's time.

Shemaiah:
Shemaiah means "heard by Yahweh." This name is significant in the context of repentance and confession, as it suggests that God hears the cries of His people when they turn back to Him. Shemaiah's inclusion in this list emphasizes the importance of listening to God's commands and responding in obedience.

Jehiel:
Jehiel means "God lives" or "may God live." This name reflects the enduring presence and sovereignty of God over Israel. The inclusion of Jehiel in this list serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, which requires holiness and separation from pagan practices.

Uzziah:
Uzziah means "Yahweh is my strength." This name underscores the reliance on God's strength to overcome sin and restore righteousness. Uzziah's presence in this list highlights the need for divine assistance in the process of repentance and reform, as the people sought to align themselves with God's will and law.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Harim
A priestly family line mentioned in the context of those who had taken foreign wives, contrary to the Law of Moses. This family is part of the larger group of Israelites who were called to repentance and reform.

2. Maaseiah
One of the descendants of Harim who is listed among those who had taken foreign wives. His name means "work of the Lord" in Hebrew, indicating a calling to divine service.

3. Elijah
Another descendant of Harim, sharing a name with the famous prophet. His inclusion in this list highlights the personal nature of the reforms needed.

4. Shemaiah
A common name in the Old Testament, meaning "heard by the Lord." His presence in this list signifies the need for obedience to God's commands.

5. Jehiel and Uzziah
Additional descendants of Harim, representing the broader community's involvement in the issue of intermarriage and the need for collective repentance.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience
The listing of names in Ezra 10:21 underscores the personal responsibility each individual has in obeying God's commands. It serves as a reminder that our actions have communal implications.

Repentance and Reform
The passage highlights the necessity of repentance and reform when we stray from God's ways. It calls believers to examine their lives and make necessary changes to align with biblical principles.

Community Accountability
The involvement of specific families and individuals in the reform process illustrates the role of community in holding one another accountable to God's standards.

The Consequences of Disobedience
The situation in Ezra 10 serves as a warning of the spiritual and social consequences that can arise from disobedience to God's commands.

God's Faithfulness in Restoration
Despite the failures of the people, God's willingness to restore and renew those who repent is evident throughout the account, offering hope and encouragement for believers today.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From the descendants
וּמִבְּנֵ֖י (ū·mib·bə·nê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Harim:
חָרִ֑ם (ḥā·rim)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2766: Harim -- 'consecrated', the name of several Israelites

Maaseiah,
מַעֲשֵׂיָ֤ה (ma·‘ă·śê·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4641: Maaseiah -- 'work of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites

Elijah,
וְאֵֽלִיָּה֙ (wə·’ê·lî·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 452: Elijah -- 'Yah is God', a well-known prophet of Israel, also three other Israelites

Shemaiah,
וּֽשְׁמַֽעְיָ֔ה (ū·šə·ma‘·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8098: Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites

Jehiel,
וִיחִיאֵ֖ל (wî·ḥî·’êl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3171: Jehiel -- 'may God live', the name of a number of Israelites

and Uzziah.
וְעֻזִיָּֽה׃ (wə·‘u·zî·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5818: Uzziah -- 'my strength is Yah', the name of several Israelites


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