Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So I summoned Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah and Meshullam, who were leaders, and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of learning, New Living Translation So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders of the people. I also sent for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of discernment. English Standard Version Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leading men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of insight, Berean Standard Bible Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan. King James 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. New King James Version Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leaders; also for Joiarib and Elnathan, men of understanding. New American Standard Bible So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leading men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, teachers. NASB 1995 So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah and Meshullam, leading men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, teachers. NASB 1977 So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leading men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, teachers. Legacy Standard Bible So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, chief men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, teachers. Amplified Bible So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, [who were] leading men, and also for Joiarib and Elnathan, [who were] teachers. Christian Standard Bible Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan. American Standard Version 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, who were teachers. Contemporary English Version So I sent for the leaders Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam. I also sent for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were very wise counselors. English Revised Version 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, which were teachers. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam (who were leading men) and for Joiarib and Elnathan (who were wise). Good News Translation I sent for nine of the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, and for two teachers, Joiarib and Elnathan. International Standard Version So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were senior leaders, as well as for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of discernment. Majority Standard Bible Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan. NET Bible So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders, and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were teachers. New Heart English 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, who were teachers. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible Then I sent for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, for Elnathan, for Jarib, for Elnathan, for Nathan, for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib and for Elnathan, who were teachers. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I send for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, heads, and for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding; Young's Literal Translation and I send for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, heads, and for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding; Smith's Literal Translation And I shall send for Eleazar, for Ariel, for Shemaiah and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, the heads; and for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, they understanding. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo I sent Eliezer, and Ariel, and Semeias, and Elnathan, and Jarib, and another Elnathan, and Nathan, and Zacharias, and Mosollam, chief men: and Joiarib, and Elnathan, wise men. Catholic Public Domain Version And so I sent Eliezer, and Ariel, and Shemaiah, and Elnathan, and Jarib, and another Elnathan, and Nathan, and Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders, and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were wise. New American Bible So I sent for discerning leaders, Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, New Revised Standard Version Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were wise, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen I sent for Eleazer, Ariel, Shemiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Eliathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, chieftains; also for Jonadab and Eliathan; these were all leaders. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I sent Lazar and Ariel and Shemaiah and Ilithan and Yarib and Elnathan and Nathan and Zekaryah and Mashlum, the Chiefs, and Yunadab and Elnathan, these are all the Chiefs. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then 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, teachers. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I sent men of understanding to Eleazar, to Ariel, to Semeias, and to Alonam, and to Jarib, and to Elnatham, and to Nathan, and to Zacharias, and to Mesollam, and to Joarim, and to Elnathan. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ezra Sends for the Levites15Now I assembled these exiles at the canal that flows to Ahava, and we camped there three days. And when I searched among the people and priests, I found no Levites there. 16Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan. 17And I sent them to Iddo, the leader at Casiphia, with a message for him and his kinsmen, the temple servants at Casiphia, that they should bring to us ministers for the house of our God.… Cross References Nehemiah 8:7-9 The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places. / So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read. / Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. Nehemiah 12:8 The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. 1 Chronicles 15:11-12 David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. / And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. 2 Chronicles 29:12-14 Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; / Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites; / Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites. 2 Chronicles 31:13 Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God. Exodus 18:25-26 So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves. Numbers 1:4-16 And one man from each tribe, the head of each family, must be there with you. / These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; / from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; ... Numbers 3:6-9 “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. ... Deuteronomy 1:13-15 Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.” / And you answered me and said, “What you propose to do is good.” / So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes. 1 Kings 8:4 and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up. 1 Chronicles 23:4-5 “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” Acts 6:3-6 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them / and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” / This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. ... Acts 13:1-3 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Acts 15:22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers, Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Treasury of Scripture 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. Shemaiah Ezra 8:13 And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them threescore males. Ezra 10:21 And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah. Nathan Ezra 10:39 And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah, Ezra 10:11 Now therefore make confession unto the LORD God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the strange wives. chief men Ezra 8:1 These are now the chief of their fathers, and this is the genealogy of them that went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king. men of understanding Ezra 8:18 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; 1 Kings 3:11 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; 1 Chronicles 12:32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment. Jump to Previous Ariel Chief Eliezer Elie'zer Elnathan Elna'than Heads Insight Jarib Joiarib Joi'arib Leading Meshullam Meshul'lam Nathan Responsible Shemaiah Shemai'ah Summoned Teachers Understanding Wise Zechariah Zechari'ahJump to Next Ariel Chief Eliezer Elie'zer Elnathan Elna'than Heads Insight Jarib Joiarib Joi'arib Leading Meshullam Meshul'lam Nathan Responsible Shemaiah Shemai'ah Summoned Teachers Understanding Wise Zechariah Zechari'ahEzra 8 1. The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon15. He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple 21. He keeps a fast 24. He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests 31. From Ahava they come to Jerusalem 33. The treasure is weighed in the temple 36. The commission is delivered Then I summoned the leaders: Ezra, a scribe and priest, takes decisive action by summoning leaders. This reflects his role in organizing the return of the exiles to Jerusalem. Leadership in biblical times often involved both spiritual and administrative responsibilities, highlighting the importance of godly leadership in fulfilling God's purposes. Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam: as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan: Persons / Places / Events 1. EzraA scribe and priest, Ezra was a leader of the Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was instrumental in re-establishing the Law of Moses among the people. 2. Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Nathan, Zechariah, Meshullam These were leaders among the returning exiles. Their roles were crucial in organizing and leading the people. 3. Joiarib and Elnathan Described as "men of learning," these individuals were likely well-versed in the Law and capable of teaching others. 4. Babylon The place from which the Jewish exiles were returning. It represents a period of captivity and exile for the Jewish people. 5. Jerusalem The destination of the exiles, symbolizing restoration and the re-establishment of worship and community life according to God's laws. Teaching Points The Importance of LeadershipGod often uses leaders to guide His people. Just as Ezra summoned leaders, we should recognize and support godly leadership in our communities. Value of Learning and Teaching The inclusion of "men of learning" underscores the importance of understanding and teaching God's Word. We should strive to grow in our knowledge of Scripture and share it with others. Unity in Purpose The gathering of these leaders and learned men shows the importance of unity in achieving God's purposes. We should work together with others in our faith communities to fulfill God's mission. Preparation for the Journey Just as Ezra prepared for the journey back to Jerusalem, we should prepare ourselves spiritually for the tasks God sets before us. Faithfulness in Exile and Return The return from Babylon is a reminder of God's faithfulness. Even in times of exile or difficulty, we can trust in God's plan for restoration.(16) Men of understanding.--Teachers, and perhaps priests. These were joined with nine chief men as a deputation to Iddo. Hebrew Then I summonedוָאֶשְׁלְחָ֡ה (wā·’eš·lə·ḥāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out the leaders: רָאשִׁ֑ים (rā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7218: The head Eliezer, לֶאֱלִיעֶ֡זֶר (le·’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 461: Eliezer -- 'God is help', the name of several Israelites, also of a Damascene Ariel, לַאֲרִיאֵ֡ל (la·’ă·rî·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 740: Ariel -- 'lioness of El', a symbolic name for Jerusalem Shemaiah, לִֽ֠שְׁמַעְיָה (liš·ma‘·yāh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8098: Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites Elnathan, וּלְאֶלְנָתָ֨ן (ū·lə·’el·nā·ṯān) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 494: Elnathan -- 'God has given', the name of several Israelites Jarib, וּלְיָרִ֜יב (ū·lə·yā·rîḇ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3402: Jarib -- 'He contends', an Israelite name Elnathan, וּלְאֶלְנָתָ֧ן (ū·lə·’el·nā·ṯān) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 494: Elnathan -- 'God has given', the name of several Israelites Nathan, וּלְנָתָ֛ן (ū·lə·nā·ṯān) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5416: Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites Zechariah, וְלִזְכַרְיָ֥ה (wə·liz·ḵar·yāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2148: Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites and Meshullam, וְלִמְשֻׁלָּ֖ם (wə·lim·šul·lām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4918: Meshullam -- the name of a number of Israelites as well as the teachers מְבִינִֽים׃ (mə·ḇî·nîm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand Joiarib וּלְיוֹיָרִ֥יב (ū·lə·yō·w·yā·rîḇ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3114: Jojarib and Elnathan. וּלְאֶלְנָתָ֖ן (ū·lə·’el·nā·ṯān) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 494: Elnathan -- 'God has given', the name of several Israelites Links Ezra 8:16 NIVEzra 8:16 NLT Ezra 8:16 ESV Ezra 8:16 NASB Ezra 8:16 KJV Ezra 8:16 BibleApps.com Ezra 8:16 Biblia Paralela Ezra 8:16 Chinese Bible Ezra 8:16 French Bible Ezra 8:16 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 8:16 Then sent I for Eliezer for Ariel (Ezr. 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