Ezra 8:16
“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.”
What does Ezra 8:16 mean?
Ezra 8:16 (KJV) reads, "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." In this verse, Ezra, the…
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In the brief passage from Ezra 8:16, we are granted a glimpse into the intricacies of spiritual leadership, community, and the necessity of gathering wise counsel in our walk with God. The verse reads: "Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for…
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O Lord, our God, here we stand in the presence of Your holy name, united in our hearts and minds, acknowledging the greatness and the majesty of Who You are. As we seek Your face, we reflect upon Your word in Ezra 8:16, where Ezra, a servant devoted to You, called upon faithful…
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