Bible Commentary

Of the singers also; Eliashib: and of the porters; Shallum, and Telem, and Uri. 24. Of the singers also ] R.V. And of the singers. There is no variety in the copula, such as the A.V. would imply. Only one ‘singer’ is recorded in the list of offenders. On the prominence given in these books … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 10:24”

Also of the Levites; Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah, (the same [is] Kelita,) Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer. 23 25. Levites, singers, and porters The Levites 23. Kelaiah ( the same is Kelita)] See Neh 8:7; Neh 10:10, Kelita. Jozabad, Neh 8:7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on Ezr 10:19]. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 10:23”

And of the sons of Pashur; Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethaneel, Jozabad, and Elasah. [See comments on Ezr 10:19]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible Nethaneel. Some codices, with five early printed editions, read “and Nethaneel”. Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics Pashur: Ezr 2:38, 1Ch 9:12, Neh 7:41 Reciprocal: 1Ch 2:39 – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 10:22”

And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah. [See comments on Ezr 10:19]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible Harim: Ezr 2:39, 1Ch 24:8, Neh 7:42 Reciprocal: Ezr 8:16 – Shemaiah Neh 10:8 – Shemaiah Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And of the sons of Immer; Hanani, and Zebadiah. [See comments on Ezr 10:19]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible 5. A list is made of those who complied. TEXT, Ezr. 10:20-44 20. And of the sons of Immer there were Hanani and Zebadiah; 21. and of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 10:20”

And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and [being] guilty, [they offered] a ram of the flock for their trespass. 19. they gave their hands ] R.V. their hand. The Hebrew has the singular. On this symbol of a promise or pledge compare 2Ki 10:15 ‘If it be, give me … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 10:19”

And among the sons of the priests there were found that had taken strange wives: [namely], of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren; Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah. 18 22. Priests 18. that had taken strange wives ] R.V. that had married strange women: the R.V. puts a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 10:18”

And they made an end with all the men that had taken strange wives by the first day of the first month. 17. And they made an end with all the men, &c.] The Hebrew runs ‘And they made an end with the whole (business), i.e. the men that had, &c.’ The English rendering expresses … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 10:17”

And the children of the captivity did so. And Ezra the priest, [with] certain chief of the fathers, after the house of their fathers, and all of them by [their] names, were separated, and sat down in the first day of the tenth month to examine the matter. 16, 17. The Commission at work 16. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 10:16”

Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed about this [matter]: and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them. 15. Slight opposition. Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed about this matter] R.V. stood up against (Marg. Or, were appointed over) this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 10:15”