Ezra 8:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 8:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 8:16 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 8:16 — KJV
“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.”
— Ezra 8:16 (KJV)
Ezra 8:16 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 8:16
“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 8:16: then, chief, men
“And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt, namely, Elnathan the son of Achbor, and certain men with him into Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:16: sent, elnathan, nathan
“Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:16: then, shemaiah, elnathan
“And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. Enos: Heb. Enosh to call...: or, to call themselves by the name of the Lord”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:16: then, men, also
“Then thou shalt say, They be thy servant Jacob's; it is a present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, also he is behind us.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:16: then, sent, also
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