Of the singers also; Eliashib: and of the porters; Shallum, and Telem, and Uri.
Among the singers: Eliashib. And among the gatekeepers: Shallum, Telem, and Uri.
This verse lists specific temple workers - a singer and three gatekeepers - who were involved in the situation being addressed.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezra, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were rebuilding their community in Jerusalem, facing challenges in adhering to God's laws. Ezra led a major reform to address intermarriages with foreign women, which were seen as threats to Israel's spiritual purity and faithfulness to the covenant. This verse lists specific individuals among the temple singers and gatekeepers who were involved in these marriages and needed to confess and separate from them.
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