Ezra 8:16

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, another Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders, and also for Joiarib and another Elnathan, men of understanding.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and Elnathan, men of understanding.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then sent{H7971} I for Eliezer,{H461} for Ariel,{H740} for Shemaiah,{H8098} and for Elnathan,{H494} and for Jarib,{H3402} and for Elnathan,{H494} and for Nathan,{H5416} and for Zechariah,{H2148} and for Meshullam,{H4918} chief men;{H7218} also for Joiarib,{H3114} and for Elnathan,{H494} who were teachers.{H995}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then sent{H7971}{(H8799)} I for Eliezer{H461}, for Ariel{H740}, for Shemaiah{H8098}, and for Elnathan{H494}, and for Jarib{H3402}, and for Elnathan{H494}, and for Nathan{H5416}, and for Zechariah{H2148}, and for Meshullam{H4918}, chief men{H7218}; also for Joiarib{H3114}, and for Elnathan{H494}, men of understanding{H995}{(H8688)}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    The sent I Elieser, Ariel, Semaia, Elnathan, Iarib, Elnathan, Natha, Zachary and Mesullam the rulers, and Ioiarib and Elnathan the teachers,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Therefore sent I to Eliezer, to Ariel, to Shemeiah, and to Elnathan, and to Iarib, and to Elnathan, and to Nathan, and to Zechariah, and to Meshullam the chiefe, and to Ioiarib and to Elnathan, men of vnderstanding,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Then sent I to Eliezer, to Ariel, Semeia, Elnachan, Iarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zacharia, and to Mesullam, the rulers, and to Ioiarib and Elnathan, which were men of vnderstanding.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders, and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were teachers.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Kgs 3:11 : 11 God said to him, "Since you have asked for this and not for long life, wealth for yourself, or the death of your enemies, but for discernment in administering justice,
  • 1 Chr 12:32 : 32 From half the tribe of Manasseh, there were 18,000 chosen by name to go and make David king.
  • 1 Chr 26:14 : 14 The lot for the east gate fell to Shelemiah. Then they cast lots for Zechariah, his son—a wise counselor—and his lot came out for the north gate.
  • 2 Chr 2:12 : 12 Now I have sent you a skilled and insightful craftsman, Huram-Abi.
  • Ezra 8:13 : 13 Of the descendants of Adonikam: the last ones, and these are their names: Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 males.
  • Ezra 8:18 : 18 By the good hand of our God upon us, they brought us a man of understanding, from the descendants of Mahli, son of Levi, son of Israel—Sherebiah, along with his sons and 18 of his brothers.
  • Ezra 10:21 : 21 From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.
  • Ezra 10:39 : 39 Shelemiah, Nathan, and Adaiah.
  • Prov 2:6 : 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
  • Prov 20:5 : 5 The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but a person of understanding draws them out.
  • Prov 28:2 : 2 When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will endure.
  • Dan 2:21 : 21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.
  • 2 Tim 2:7 : 7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
  • 1 John 5:20 : 20 We also know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true. And we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

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