Ezra 8:16
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.
Context
This verse from Ezra Chapter 8 connects to 10 cross-references. Ezra lists the heads of families and their men who journey with him from Babylon to Jerusalem—about 1,500 men plus women and children. He calls a fast by the river Ahava seeking God's protection for the journey, since he is …
Other Translations
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, who were teachers.
and I send for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, heads, and for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding;
Then I sent for Eliezer and Ariel and Shemaiah and Elnathan Jarib and Elnathan and Nathan and Zechariah and Meshullam, all responsible men; and for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were wise men.
Cross References
And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither …
And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought …
And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his …
Huram said moreover, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David …
And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them threescore males.
And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of understanding, of the sons …
And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.
And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,
For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.