Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And among the other Israelites: From the descendants of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malkijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malkijah and Benaiah. New Living Translation These are the other people of Israel who were guilty: From the family of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malkijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Hashabiah, and Benaiah. English Standard Version And of Israel: of the sons of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Hashabiah, and Benaiah. Berean Standard Bible And among the other Israelites, from the descendants of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah. Berean Literal Bible And of Israel: Of the sons of Parosh: Ramiah, and Jeziah, and Malchijah, and Mijamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. King James Bible Moreover of Israel: of the sons of Parosh; Ramiah, and Jeziah, and Malchiah, and Miamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. New King James Version And others of Israel: of the sons of Parosh: Ramiah, Jeziah, Malchiah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah; New American Standard Bible Of Israel, of the sons of Parosh there were Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah; NASB 1995 Of Israel, of the sons of Parosh there were Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah and Benaiah; NASB 1977 And of Israel, of the sons of Parosh there were Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah; Legacy Standard Bible Of Israel, of the sons of Parosh there were Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah and Benaiah; Amplified Bible Of Israel, of the sons of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah (Hashabiah), and Benaiah; Berean Annotated Bible And among the other Israelites, (he wrestles with God) from the descendants of Parosh (flea): Ramiah (YHWH has loosened), Izziah (YHWH sprinkles), Malchijah (my king is YHWH), Mijamin (from the right hand), Eleazar (God has helped), Malchijah [Hashabiah], and Benaiah (YHWH has built up). Christian Standard Bible The Israelites: Parosh’s descendants: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah; Holman Christian Standard Bible The Israelites: Parosh’s descendants: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah; American Standard Version And of Israel: Of the sons of Parosh: Ramiah, and Izziah, and Malchijah, and Mijamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. Contemporary English Version Here is a list of the others from Israel who had foreign wives: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Hashabiah, and Benaiah from the family of Parosh; English Revised Version And of Israel: of the sons of Parosh; Ramiah, and Izziah, and Malchijah, and Mijamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. GOD'S WORD® Translation From the other Israelites: From the descendants of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchiah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchiah, and Benaiah Good News Translation Others: Clan of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah International Standard Version From the Israelis: Parosh's descendants: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah. NET Bible From the Israelites: from the descendants of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malkijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malkijah, and Benaiah. New Heart English Bible Of Israel: Of the sons of Parosh: Ramiah, and Izziah, and Malchijah, and Mijamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. Webster's Bible Translation Moreover, of Israel: of the sons of Parosh; Ramiah, and Jeziah, and Malchiah, and Miamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd among the other Israelites, from the descendants of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah. World English Bible Of Israel: Of the sons of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd of Israel: of the sons of Parosh: Ramiah, and Jeziah, and Malchijah, and Miamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. Berean Literal Bible And of Israel: Of the sons of Parosh: Ramiah, and Jeziah, and Malchijah, and Mijamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. Young's Literal Translation And of Israel: of the sons of Parosh: Ramiah, and Jeziah, and Malchijah, and Miamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. Smith's Literal Translation And from Israel: from the sons of Parosh: Ramiah and Jeziah, and Malchiah and Miamin and Eleazar and Malchiah and Benaiah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd of Israel, of the sons of Pharos, Remeia, and Jezia, and Melchia, and Miamin, and Eliezer, and Melchia, and Banea. Catholic Public Domain Version And out of Israel, from the sons of Parosh, Ramiah, and Izziah, and Malchijah, and Mijamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. New American Bible Of the people of Israel: Of the descendants of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah; New Revised Standard Version And of Israel: of the descendants of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Hashabiah, and Benaiah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover of Israel, of the sons of Parash, Jeremiah, Jezaniah, Malchiah, Benjamin, Eleazer, Malchiah, and Benaiah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated From Israel, of the sons of Parash: Eramyah, Izanyah, Melakyah, Benjamin, Lazir, Melakyah, Benayah. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And of Israel: of the sons of Parosh: Ramiah, and Izziah, and Malchijah, and Mijamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. Brenton Septuagint Translation Also of Israel: of the sons of Phoros; Ramia, and Azia, and Melchia, and Meamin, and Eleazar, and Asabia, and Banaia. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Those Guilty of Intermarriage…24From the singers: Eliashib. From the gatekeepers: Shallum, Telem, and Uri. 25And among the other Israelites, from the descendants of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah. 26From the descendants of Elam: Mattaniah, Zechariah, Jehiel, Abdi, Jeremoth, and Elijah.… Cross References And among the other Israelites, Nehemiah 10:28 “The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, Ezra 2:70 So the priests, the Levites, the singers, the gatekeepers, and the temple servants, along with some of the people, settled in their own towns; and the rest of the Israelites settled in their towns. Nehemiah 7:73 So the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, and temple servants, along with some of the people and the rest of the Israelites, settled in their own towns. And by the seventh month the Israelites had settled in their towns. from the descendants of Parosh: Ezra 2:3 the descendants of Parosh, 2,172; Nehemiah 7:8 the descendants of Parosh, 2,172; Nehemiah 10:14 And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani, Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah. Nehemiah 12:42 and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah. Nehemiah 12:5 Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah, 2 Samuel 23:20 And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. 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. 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! … 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. Malachi 2:11 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. 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. 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 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.” … Exodus 34:15-16 Do not make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, for when they prostitute themselves to their gods and sacrifice to them, they will invite you, and you will eat their sacrifices. / 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. Treasury of Scripture Moreover of Israel: of the sons of Parosh; Ramiah, and Jeziah, and Malchiah, and Miamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. Ezra 10:18 And among the sons of the priests there were found that had taken strange wives: namely, of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren; Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah. Ezra 10:23 Also of the Levites; Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah, (the same is Kelita,) Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer. Ezra 10:24 Of the singers also; Eliashib: and of the porters; Shallum, and Telem, and Uri. sons of Parosh Ezra 2:3 The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two. Nehemiah 7:8 The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two. Jump to Previous Benaiah Benai'ah Children Descendants Eleazar Elea'zar Hashabi'ah Israel Israelites Malchiah Malchijah Malchi'jah Malkijah Miamin Mijamin Mi'jamin Moreover ParoshJump to Next Benaiah Benai'ah Children Descendants Eleazar Elea'zar Hashabi'ah Israel Israelites Malchiah Malchijah Malchi'jah Malkijah Miamin Mijamin Mi'jamin Moreover ParoshEzra 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 And among the other Israelites This phrase indicates that the individuals listed are part of a larger group of Israelites who were involved in the events described in Ezra 10. The context is the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem and the subsequent reforms led by Ezra. The term "other Israelites" suggests a distinction from the priests, Levites, and other leaders who are also mentioned in the chapter. This highlights the communal nature of the repentance and reform, emphasizing that it was not limited to religious leaders but included laypeople as well. from the descendants of Parosh Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah Persons / Places / Events 1. ParoshA family or clan that returned from the Babylonian exile. They are mentioned in the context of those who had taken foreign wives, which was against the Mosaic Law. 2. Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah Individuals from the family of Parosh who were identified as having taken foreign wives. Their inclusion in this list signifies their commitment to rectify their actions in accordance with the covenant community's standards. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceThe Israelites' decision to separate from foreign wives demonstrates a commitment to obey God's commands, even when difficult. This teaches us the importance of aligning our lives with God's Word. Community Accountability The public listing of those who had sinned shows the role of community in holding each other accountable. In our lives, we should seek accountability partners who encourage us to live according to biblical principles. Repentance and Restoration The actions taken by these individuals reflect genuine repentance, which involves not just feeling sorry but taking concrete steps to correct wrongs. We are called to a similar standard of repentance in our walk with Christ. The Role of Leadership Ezra's leadership was crucial in guiding the people back to faithfulness. This underscores the importance of godly leadership in the church and community to lead others in righteousness. The Consequences of Compromise The intermarriages were a result of compromise with surrounding cultures. We must be vigilant against compromising our faith and values in a world that often opposes them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 10:25?2. How does Ezra 10:25 emphasize the importance of repentance in our lives today? 3. What lessons can we learn from the actions of the men in Ezra 10:25? 4. How does Ezra 10:25 connect with the theme of covenant faithfulness in Scripture? 5. In what ways can we apply the principles of Ezra 10:25 to modern relationships? 6. How does Ezra 10:25 challenge us to address sin within our communities? 7. Why did Ezra 10:25 list specific names of those who married foreign women? 8. How does Ezra 10:25 reflect on the importance of purity in faith? 9. What historical context led to the events in Ezra 10:25? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 10? 11. Ezra 10:15 - Why are only a few individuals mentioned as opposing this course of action, despite its obvious moral and social implications? 12. Ezra 10:10 - How is this command to divorce reconcileable with other biblical teachings that appear to disapprove of divorce? 13. Ezra 10:44 - How can a just God require separating from wives and children if some may have converted to the faith? 14. How does the promised divine judgment in Zechariah 1:14-15 align with or contradict other biblical accounts of God's dealings with foreign nations? What Does Ezra 10:25 Mean And among the other Israelites• This phrase grounds the verse in the larger context of Ezra 10, where the entire community is turning from the sin of intermarriage (Ezra 10:10–12). • It shows that repentance was not limited to priests and Levites; ordinary Israelites were also accountable (cf. Numbers 15:29). • Scripture consistently calls every believer to personal holiness—“but as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do” (1 Peter 1:15). from the descendants of Parosh • “Parosh” (Ezra 2:3; 8:3) was a family that had returned from exile. Their inclusion here reminds us that past faithfulness does not exempt anyone from present obedience (cf. Revelation 2:5). • Genealogies emphasize that God deals with real families and real history, underscoring the literal accuracy of the account. Ramiah • By recording individual names, Scripture highlights personal responsibility (Ezekiel 18:20). • Ramiah’s listing signals that confession must be specific, not vague (Proverbs 28:13). Izziah • Each name testifies that sin can touch any household, yet grace invites every sinner to return (Isaiah 55:7). • The chronicling of Izziah shows that no one is anonymous before God (Psalm 139:1–4). Malchijah • The first Malchijah reminds us that leaders and laypeople alike can falter; a later Malchijah will help repair Jerusalem’s wall (Nehemiah 3:11), illustrating restoration after repentance. • His inclusion underscores God’s willingness to redeem ruined testimonies (Joel 2:25). Mijamin • Repeatedly in Scripture, Mijamin appears among priests (Nehemiah 12:5). Even those close to sacred service need repentance (James 3:1). • His name in this list cautions against presuming on spiritual privilege (1 Corinthians 10:12). Eleazar • Eleazar means “God has helped,” fitting for one confessing sin (Psalm 121:2). • His mention encourages us that divine help accompanies genuine repentance (1 John 1:9). Malchijah • The second occurrence may represent another individual of the same family, stressing that sin can spread within a clan (Joshua 7:1). • It warns us that unresolved disobedience reverberates generationally (Exodus 20:5–6). Benaiah • Benaiah’s name closes the list, symbolizing completion of confession for this family line. • Like the faithful Benaiah under King David (1 Chronicles 11:22–24), he now stands on the side of covenant loyalty, illustrating that repentance restores honor (Psalm 32:1–2). summary Ezra 10:25 records, in literal historical detail, seven men from Parosh’s family who confessed and turned from disobedient marriages. By naming each man, the Holy Spirit teaches that holiness is both communal and personal, repentance must be specific, and restoration is available to all who turn back to God. Verse 25. - Of Israel. i.e. "of the laity."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And among the other Israelites,וּמִֽיִּשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (ū·mî·yiś·rā·’êl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc from the descendants מִבְּנֵ֣י (mib·bə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Parosh: פַרְעֹ֡שׁ (p̄ar·‘ōš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6551: Parosh -- two Israelites Ramiah, רַ֠מְיָה (ram·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7422: Ramiah -- 'Yah has loosened', an Israelite with a foreign wife Izziah, וְיִזִּיָּ֤ה (wə·yiz·zî·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3150: Izziah -- 'may Yah sprinkle', an Israelite Malchijah, וּמַלְכִּיָּה֙ (ū·mal·kî·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4441: Malchijah -- 'my king is Yah', the name of a number of Israelites Mijamin, וּמִיָּמִ֣ן (ū·mî·yā·min) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4326: Mijamin -- the name of several Israelites Eleazar, וְאֶלְעָזָ֔ר (wə·’el·‘ā·zār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 499: Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites Malchijah, וּמַלְכִּיָּ֖ה (ū·mal·kî·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4441: Malchijah -- 'my king is Yah', the name of a number of Israelites and Benaiah. וּבְנָיָֽה׃ (ū·ḇə·nā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1141: Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites Links Ezra 10:25 NIVEzra 10:25 NLT Ezra 10:25 ESV Ezra 10:25 NASB Ezra 10:25 KJV Ezra 10:25 BibleApps.com Ezra 10:25 Biblia Paralela Ezra 10:25 Chinese Bible Ezra 10:25 French Bible Ezra 10:25 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 10:25 Of Israel: Of the sons of Parosh: (Ezr. 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