Verse (Click for Chapter) 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. 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFrom the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah. World English Bible Of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 1917And 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. Jump to Previous Children Descendants Elijah Eli'jah Harim Jehiel Jehi'el Maaseiah Ma-Asei'ah Masseiah Shemaiah Shemai'ah Uzziah Uzzi'ahJump to Next Children Descendants Elijah Eli'jah Harim Jehiel Jehi'el Maaseiah Ma-Asei'ah Masseiah Shemaiah Shemai'ah Uzziah Uzzi'ahEzra 10 1. Ezra encouraged to reform the strange marriages6. 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: Elijah: Shemaiah: Jehiel: Uzziah: Persons / Places / Events 1. HarimA 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 ObedienceThe 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 10:21?2. How does Ezra 10:21 demonstrate the importance of obedience to God's commands? 3. What role does leadership play in implementing God's will, as seen in Ezra 10:21? 4. How can Ezra 10:21 inspire us to address sin within our communities today? 5. What connections exist between Ezra 10:21 and other biblical calls for repentance? 6. How can we apply the principles of Ezra 10:21 in our daily lives? 7. Why did Ezra 10:21 emphasize the sons of Harim in the context of repentance? 8. How does Ezra 10:21 reflect the theme of communal responsibility in the Bible? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Ezra 10:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 10? 11. What are the main themes of the Bible's books? 12. What is the chronological order of events in the Bible? 13. What are the biblical types of fasting? 14. What is Elisha's double portion of Elijah's spirit? What Does Ezra 10:21 Mean From the descendants of Harim• “From the descendants of Harim:” (Ezra 10:21) sets the context. Harim was one of the priestly families that returned from exile (Ezra 2:39; Nehemiah 7:42). • Scripture names this clan to show that even leaders can drift; holiness is non-negotiable for every believer (Leviticus 21:6; 1 Peter 1:15-16). • By recording the offenders publicly, Ezra underlines personal responsibility and the call to corporate purity (Joshua 7:13; 1 Corinthians 5:6-7). Maaseiah • Meaning “the LORD is a refuge,” yet this man stepped outside God’s refuge by marrying a foreign wife (Ezra 10:2,10-11). • His inclusion reminds us that a godly heritage or name does not immunize against compromise (1 Corinthians 10:12; Revelation 3:1-2). • Repentance was required: he joined the covenant renewal and “put away” the unlawful union (Ezra 10:44), illustrating Proverbs 28:13. Elijah • Not to be confused with the prophet of 1 Kings, this Elijah still bears a name linked to God’s power (“My God is Yah”). • His failure shows that past revivals or famous names do not guarantee present faithfulness (2 Kings 18:36-39; Luke 3:8). • By facing correction, he models Hebrews 12:11—the painful moment produces peaceful fruit later. Shemaiah • A common priestly name meaning “Yah hears.” God indeed “heard” and exposed the sin (Numbers 32:23; Psalm 90:8). • Shemaiah’s appearance in the list demonstrates God’s intimate knowledge of each heart (Psalm 139:1-4; Hebrews 4:13). • The episode calls believers to heed James 1:22—hearing without obeying invites discipline. Jehiel • “God lives.” This statement clashes with behavior that disregards God’s living presence (Jeremiah 23:24; Acts 5:4). • Jehiel’s repentance echoes Psalm 51:17; brokenness restores fellowship. • His story also parallels Malachi 2:11: the priesthood had “profaned the sanctuary,” yet God extended mercy when they returned. Uzziah • Means “the LORD is my strength,” yet he leaned on his own judgment by entering an illicit marriage (Proverbs 3:5-6). • The corrective action taken mirrors the later king Uzziah who was struck with leprosy for overstepping priestly bounds (2 Chronicles 26:16-19): God disciplines leaders to protect His glory. • Restoration here precedes the renewal of temple worship recorded in Nehemiah 12, underscoring 1 John 1:9. summary Ezra 10:21 lists five priests from the family of Harim who had taken foreign wives. By naming them, Scripture stresses individual accountability, the seriousness of covenant purity, and the hope of restoration through repentance. God’s people—especially leaders—must align private choices with public faith, knowing that the living, holy God still hears, sees, disciplines, and restores all who return to Him. Hebrew From the descendantsוּמִבְּנֵ֖י (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 Links Ezra 10:21 NIVEzra 10:21 NLT Ezra 10:21 ESV Ezra 10:21 NASB Ezra 10:21 KJV Ezra 10:21 BibleApps.com Ezra 10:21 Biblia Paralela Ezra 10:21 Chinese Bible Ezra 10:21 French Bible Ezra 10:21 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 10:21 Of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah (Ezr. 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