에스라 8:15-20 KRV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 8:18

And Sherebiah - Either a name has fallen out before the words “a man of understanding,” or the “and” here has crept into the text by accident. Sherebiah appears among the most earnest of the Levites under Nehemiah (see the marginal references). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 8:15

Ezra 8:15. To the river that runneth to Ahava Or the river of Ahava, as it is called, Ezra 8:21; Ezra 8:31. By comparing of these places, it seems that Ahava was the name both of the river and of the town or place by which it ran. Either this was that river of Assyria, which other writers call Adiava, or Diava, which ran along the Adiabene, upon which Ptolemy places the city of Abane, or Aavane; or some other river which ran into the Euphrates. Here, some imagine, was the country which (... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 8:16

Ezra 8:16. Then sent I for Eliezer, &c. To come to me, and go along with me to Jerusalem. He sent for these eleven persons, that he might employ them in a message to a place where he knew there were a great many Levites, as it follows in the next verse. Also for Joiarib and Elnathan, men of understanding Who seem to have had more knowledge than pious zeal for God and his house, and solemn worship, which was confined to Jerusalem. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 8:17

Ezra 8:17. And I sent them unto Iddo the chief Chief among the Levites, who dwelt at the place here mentioned, and there had the free exercise of their religion, as this and many other passages in this book plainly enough prove. For we find the people resorting to Ezekiel in their captivity, and him preaching to them the word of God, in many places of his book, particularly Ezekiel 33:30-31, &c. And Ezra, in all likelihood, was an instructer among them, as Joiarib and Elnathan also... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 8:18

Ezra 8:18. By the good hand of our God That is, by the blessing of God upon us, they brought us a man of understanding, &c. They did not return without their errand; but, though the warning was short, they brought about forty Levites to attend Ezra. By this it appears they were not averse to go, but were slothful, and only wanted to be called upon to go. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 8:20

Ezra 8:20. Also of the Nethinims, whom David and the princes had appointed The Gibeonites, who were devoted to the service of the Levites by Joshua and the princes of his time, (Joshua 9:21,) and are said to have been appointed by David and his princes, because they were confirmed by them in their former office, and more particularly applied to the several services of the temple. Of them two hundred and twenty, upon this hasty summons, listed themselves, and had the honour to be expressed... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezra 8:1-36

Details of the journey (8:1-36)Leaders of the family groups who returned under Ezra are listed, along with the numbers of people in the various groups (8:1-14). Surprisingly, no Levites were among them, so Ezra sent specially for some. Levites were essential, as religious service was the main purpose of Ezra’s return (15-20).The journey to Jerusalem would take Ezra and his party about four months (see 7:9). During this time they would constantly be open to attacks from robbers. Yet even though... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezra 8:15

together = out. Ahava. Ahava. The name of the river, and of the city. Compare Ezra 8:21 . abode = encamped. none of the sons of Levi. Only priests and laymen. The Levites were slack. Compare Ezra 2:40 . Only a small number accompanied Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:36 ). Not so the priests (Ezra 2:36-39 ). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezra 8:16

for. The Syriac and Vulgate omit the word "for" throughout this verse, and read "then sent I Eliezer", &c, as in Ezra 8:17 . chief men = heads. men of understanding. Figure of speech Antimereia (of Noun), App-6 = wise and prudent men, especially for teaching. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezra 8:17

Casiphia. Not identified. Probably near Babylon. Nethinims. These were the ministers of the Levites. Originally Gibeonites. See note on Ezra 2:43 . read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 8:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 8:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 8:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 8:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 8:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 8:20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezra 8:1-36

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezra 8:15

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezra 8:16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezra 8:17

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