Ezra 5:10
“We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them.”

What does Ezra 5:10 mean?
Ezra 5:10 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible states, "We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them." This verse is part of a larger narrative found in the book of Ezra, which details the history of…
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In Ezra 5:10 (KJV), the people of Israel, inquiring about the leaders among them, state: "We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them." This verse encapsulates an important element of leadership and community…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the significant moment captured in Ezra 5:10, where it is written, "We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them." This ancient text teaches us the…
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