Ezra 8:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 8:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 8:9 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 8:9 — KJV
“Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males.”
— Ezra 8:9 (KJV)
Ezra 8:9 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 8:9
“In the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar he carried away captive from Jerusalem eight hundred thirty and two persons: persons: Heb. souls”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:9: sons, son, two
“Of the sons of Pahathmoab; Elihoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred males.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:9: sons, son, two
“And Methuselah lived after he begat Lamech seven hundred eighty and two years, and begat sons and daughters: Lamech: Heb. Lemech”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:9: sons, son, two
“And Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:9: sons, son, two
“And Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:9: sons, son, two
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