Ezra 10:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 10:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 10:15 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed about this matter: and Meshullam and Shabbe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 10:15 — KJV
“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. were...: Heb. stood”
— Ezra 10:15 (KJV)
Ezra 10:15 in Context — About the Book of Ezra
Ezra records the first waves of return from Babylonian exile — rebuilding the altar, then the temple, against opposition and discouragement. Ezra himself arrives as a scribe devoted to studying, obeying, and teaching God's Word, modeling how revival begins with Scripture and honest confession.
Cross-References for Ezra 10:15
“And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it. neither...: Heb. set not her heart”
Shares key themes with Ezra 10:15: son, about, heb
“And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. How...: Heb. What was, etc”
Shares key themes with Ezra 10:15: jonathan, son, matter
“The matter is not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, even against David: deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said unto Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall. by name: Heb. by his name”
Shares key themes with Ezra 10:15: only, son, matter
“And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about the song, because he was skilful. was for...: or, was for the carriage: he instructed about the carriage song: Heb. lifting up”
Shares key themes with Ezra 10:15: son, about, levite
“And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal...: Heb. Take courage and do”
Shares key themes with Ezra 10:15: son, matter, levite
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