Ezra 8:18
“And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of understanding, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel; and Sherebiah, with his sons and his brethren, eighteen ;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari,.... These were of the same division of Levites as Sherebiah:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And Sherebiah - Either a name has fallen out before the words “a man of understanding,” or the “and” here has crept into…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezra 8:1-20
Ezra, having received his commission from the king, beats up for volunteers, as it were, sets up an ensign to assemble…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And by the good hand R.V. And according to the good hand. For the phrase see on chap. Ezr 7:6.
a man of understanding…
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