Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed in the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, Levites;
On the fourth day, the silver, gold, and sacred vessels were carefully weighed in God's house by Meremoth (son of Uriah the priest). He was assisted by Eleazar (son of Phinehas), and two Levites were with them: Jozabad (son of Jeshua) and Noadiah (son of Binnui).
The writer is describing how the precious treasures brought back from exile were officially counted and recorded by trusted religious leaders in the temple.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred after Ezra led a group of Jewish exiles back from Babylon to Jerusalem around 458 BC. They had carried valuable temple treasures during their dangerous journey, and now these items needed to be officially transferred to the rebuilt temple. The careful weighing and witnessing by multiple religious officials ensured accountability and proper stewardship of these sacred items.
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