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.
Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, another Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders; I also sent for Joiarib and another Elnathan, who were men of wisdom and understanding.
Ezra called together respected leaders and wise men to help him with an important task during the journey back to Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Ezra, the Jewish exiles are returning from Babylon to Jerusalem after years of captivity, with Ezra leading a group to restore the temple and reestablish worship. Ezra is carefully selecting trusted leaders, such as Eliezer and Ariel, who are described as chief men and men of understanding, to help organize and guide the journey. This reflects the importance of wise leadership during a time of national rebuilding and spiritual renewal.
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