Ezra 10:32
Ezra 10:32 in Multiple Translations
Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah.
Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah.
Benjamin, Malluch, Shemariah.
Benjamin, Malluch, Shemariah.
Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah.
Beniamin, Malluch, Shamariah.
Benjamin, Malluch, Shemariah.
Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah.
Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah.
Benjamin, Maloch, Samarias.
Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah.
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Ezra 10:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנְיָמִ֥ן
מַלּ֖וּךְ
שְׁמַרְיָֽה
בְּנְיָמִ֥ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
Benjamin
N-proper
מַלּ֖וּךְ
Mallûwk
H4409
Malluch
N-proper
שְׁמַרְיָֽה
Shᵉmaryâh
H8114
Shemariah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 10:32
בְּנְיָמִ֥ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
"Benjamin"
N-proper
Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.
Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.
מַלּ֖וּךְ
Mallûwk
H4409
"Malluch"
N-proper
Malluch was a priest who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel after the exile. He is mentioned in the books of Nehemiah. His name means 'counsellor'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.10.4; also called Mallichi (Qere, KJV: Melicu; NIV: Malluk) at Neh.12.14; Also named: me.li.khu (מְלִיכוּ "Mallichi" H4409B) § Malluch or Melicu = "counsellor" a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Malluch, Melichu (from the margin). See also: 1 Chronicles 6:29; Nehemiah 10:5; Nehemiah 12:14.
שְׁמַרְיָֽה
Shᵉmaryâh
H8114
"Shemariah"
N-proper
Shemariah means kept by Jehovah, the name of four Israelites, including a Benjamite and a son of King Rehoboam of Judah. They lived during the time of Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.41 § Shemariah = "kept by Jehovah" 1) a Benjamite, one of David's mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag 2) a son of king Rehoboam of Judah 3) an Israelite of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) an Israelite of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shamariah, Shemariah. See also: 1 Chronicles 12:6; Ezra 10:32; Ezra 10:41.
Study Notes — Ezra 10:32
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Context — Those Guilty of Intermarriage
30From the descendants of Pahath-moab: Adna, Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezalel, Binnui, and Manasseh.
31From the descendants of Harim: Eliezer, Isshijah, Malchijah, Shemaiah, Shimeon,
32Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah.
33From the descendants of Hashum: Mattenai, Mattattah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, and Shimei. 34From the descendants of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel,Ezra 10:32 Summary
Ezra 10:32 lists the names of men who were taking steps to correct their mistakes by following God's laws. This shows us the importance of obeying God, even when it's hard. Just like these men, we are called to follow God's commands, as seen in verses like Deuteronomy 13:4, and to be willing to make difficult choices to do what is right. By doing so, we demonstrate our love and commitment to God, similar to the commitment seen in Joshua 24:15.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Ezra 10:32 list the names Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah?
These names are likely those of Israelite men who had married foreign women and were now taking steps to rectify their situation, as seen in the context of Ezra 10 (see Ezra 10:1-5 for the background). This action was in obedience to God's command in Deuteronomy 7:3-4.
What can we learn from the actions of these men in Ezra 10:32?
Their decision to potentially divorce their foreign wives and follow God's law demonstrates obedience and a desire to please God, even when the cost is high (see also Ezra 10:6-17 for the process they undertook).
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Ezra?
Ezra 10:32 is part of the narrative about the Israelites' return from exile and their efforts to restore their covenant with God, which involved dealing with the issue of intermarriage (as commanded in Genesis 24:3-4 and reiterated in other places like Deuteronomy 7:1-6).
What does the inclusion of specific names like Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah signify?
The listing of specific names emphasizes the personal and individual nature of repentance and obedience, underscoring that each person is accountable for their actions before God, as seen in Matthew 25:31-46 where each person is judged individually.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to take a stand for obedience to God, even if it's difficult?
- How do I balance love and compassion for others with the need to uphold God's commands and standards?
- In what ways can I, like the men in Ezra 10:32, demonstrate my commitment to following God's will, even when it's challenging?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of individual accountability before God?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 10:32
[See comments on Ezra 10:19].
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 10:32
(18-44) List of the transgressors. (19) They gave their hands.—The four members of the high priest’s family were peculiarly dealt with. They gave their distinct pledge, and offered each a special trespass offering. It is one among a multitude of similar tokens of authenticity in the history; and inventor would have given some reason for the peculiarity. (22) Pashur.—Comparing Ezra 2:36-39, we find that all the priestly families that returned with Zerub-babel were implicated in the national offence. (25) Of Israel.—Of the laity eighty-six are mentioned, belonging to ten races which returned with Zerubbabel. (34) Bani.—Probably this should be some other name, as Bani occurs before. The peculiarly large number of the representatives of his race suggests that there is some confusion in the present text. (44) All these had taken strange wives.—Though the numbers are not summed up and distributed, it is evident that this closing sentence is emphatic. Ezra ends his history with a catalogue of the delinquents—strong testimony to the importance he attached to the reformation.
The last words—literally, and there were of them wives who had brought forth children—tend in the same direction. Not even this pathetic fact restrained the thoroughness of the excision. But the Book of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 13:23 seq.) will show that it was thorough only for a time.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 10:32
18–44. The List of those who ‘had married strange women’The record of the names was probably one of the documents officially preserved. The publicity of such a list was in itself a punishment to the offenders and a warning to others. As in chap. 2, the list falls into the three groups of Priests, Levites, and Israel (or Laity), i.e. 17 Priests, 10 Levites, 86 ‘of Israel’—113 in all.