Ezra 5:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 5:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 5:10 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 5:10 — KJV
“We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them.”
— Ezra 5:10 (KJV)
Ezra 5:10 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 5:10
“These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time. The Tachmonite...: or, Joshebbassebet the Tachmonite, head of the three whom he...: Heb. slain he lift...: from (1ch:) whom he...: Heb. slain”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:10: names, might, men
“These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. strengthened...: or, held strongly with him”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:10: also, might, men
“There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:10: also, might, men
“And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard. officer: Heb. eunuch: but the word doth signify not only eunuchs, but also chamberlains, courtiers, and officers captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the slaughter men, or executioners”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:10: also, men, chief
“These are the names of the men which Moses sent to spy out the land. And Moses called Oshea the son of Nun Jehoshua. Oshea: also called Joshua Jehoshua: or, Joshua”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:10: names, also, men
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