Ezra 8:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 8:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 8:6 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 8:6 — KJV
“Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.”
— Ezra 8:6 (KJV)
Ezra 8:6 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 8:6
“The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:6: sons, also, son
“And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. Abinadab: also called, Ishui”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:6: sons, also, son
“Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons: scribe: or, secretary son...: or, Hachmonite”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:6: sons, also, son
“Also of the sons of Aaron the priests, which were in the fields of the suburbs of their cities, in every several city, the men that were expressed by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by genealogies among the Levites.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:6: sons, also, son
“And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:6: sons, also, ebed
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