Ezra 8:17
And I sent them with commandment unto Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say unto Iddo, and to his brethren the Nethinims, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring unto us ministers for the house of our God.
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
And I sent them forth unto Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia; and I told them what they should say unto Iddo, and his brethren the Nethinim, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring unto us ministers for the house of our God.
and I charge them for Iddo the head, in the place Casiphia, and put in their mouth words to speak unto Iddo, <FI>and<Fi> his brethren the Nethinim, in the place Casiphia, to bring to us ministrants for the house of our God.
And I sent them to Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and gave them orders what to say to Iddo and his brothers the Nethinim at the place Casiphia, so that they might come back to us with men to do the work of the house of our God.
Cross References
And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and …
And after that went the Levites in to do their service in the tabernacle of the congregation before Aaron, and …
But shall minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of the congregation, to keep the charge, and shall do no …
And I, behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites from among the children of Israel: to you they are …
I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in …
And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
And the king said, Is not the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman answered and …
Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man …
And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
And also unto the Levites; they shall no more carry the tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for the service …