Ezra 8:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 8:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 8:8 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And of the sons of Shephatiah; Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him fourscore males." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 8:8 — KJV
“And of the sons of Shephatiah; Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him fourscore males.”
— Ezra 8:8 (KJV)
Ezra 8:8 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 8:8
“And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:8: sons, shephatiah, son
“And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:8: sons, son, males
“And the king said to Doeg, Turn thou, and fall upon the priests. And Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell upon the priests, and slew on that day fourscore and five persons that did wear a linen ephod.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:8: sons, son, fourscore
“And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:8: sons, son, michael
“And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah;”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:8: sons, son, michael
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