Ezra 10:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Also of the Levites; Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah, (the same is Kelita,) Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Among the Levites were: Jozabad, Shimei, Kelaiah (also called Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists six Levites (temple workers) who were involved in the situation being addressed in Ezra chapter 10.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Ezra, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were striving to rebuild their community and religious practices in Jerusalem. Ezra, a priest and scribe, led a reform movement to address violations of God's law, including intermarriages with foreigners that compromised their covenant identity. This verse specifically lists Levites who were involved in these confessions and the subsequent actions to restore purity.

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