Ezra 8:16
Ezra · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“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.”Ezra 8:16
What Does Ezra 8:16 Mean?
Ezra 8:16 is found in the book of Ezra, chapter 8, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Ezra 8:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”1 Chronicles 26:14“And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.”2 Chronicles 2:12“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.”Ezra 8:13“And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them threescore males.”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;”Ezra 10:21“And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.”Ezra 10:39“And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,”Nehemiah 6:10“Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.”Nehemiah 11:10“Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.”Proverbs 2:6“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”Proverbs 20:5“Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.”Proverbs 28:2“For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.”Daniel 2:21“And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:”2 Timothy 2:7“Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.”1 John 5:20“And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.”
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