Ezra 3:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 3:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 3:9 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 3:9 — KJV
“Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites. Judah: also called, Hodaviah together: Heb. as one”
— Ezra 3:9 (KJV)
Ezra 3:9 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 3:9
“The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four. Hodevah: also called, Hodaviah or Judah”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:9: jeshua, kadmiel, judah
“Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God. stairs: or, scaffold”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:9: then, stood, jeshua
“The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four. Hodaviah: also called, Judah or Hodevah”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:9: jeshua, kadmiel, judah
“Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. Jeshua: also called, Joshua Zerubbabel: Gr. Zorobabel Shealtiel: Gr. Salathiel”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:9: then, stood, jeshua
“Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. be ye...: Heb. be ye the sons of valour”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:9: then, sons, judah
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