Ezra 10:39
Ezra 10:39 in Multiple Translations
Shelemiah, Nathan, Adaiah,
And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,
and Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,
And Shelemiah and Nathan and Adaiah,
Shelemiah, Nathan, Adaiah,
And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,
and Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,
Shelemiah, Nathan, Adaiah,
And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,
And Salmias, and Nathan, and Adaias,
Shelemiah, Nathan, Adaiah,
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Ezra 10:39 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֥ה
וְ/נָתָ֖ן
וַ/עֲדָיָֽה
וְ/שֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֥ה
Shelemyâh
H8018
Shelemiah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/נָתָ֖ן
Nâthân
H5416
Nathan
Conj | N-proper
וַ/עֲדָיָֽה
ʻĂdâyâh
H5718
Adaiah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 10:39
וְ/שֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֥ה
Shelemyâh
H8018
"Shelemiah"
Conj | N-proper
Shelemiah was a man from the tribe of Levi, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:21. The name means repaid by Jehovah, and he was the father of several sons, including Zechariah and Jediael.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.21; father of: Zechariah (H2148A), Jediael (H3043J), Zebadiah (H2069J), Jathniel (H3496), Elam (H5867H), Jehohanan (H3076I) and Eliehoenai (H0454A); also called Shelemiah at 1Ch.26.14; Another name of me.she.lem.yah (מְשֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ "Meshelemiah" H4920) § Shelemiah = "repaid by Jehovah" 1) a son of Bani who put away his foreign wife in the time of Ezra 2) another son of Bani who put away his foreign wife in the time of Ezra 3) father of Hananiah who repaired part of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 4) a priest in the time of Nehemiah in charge of the treasury 5) father of Jehucal or Jucal in the time of Zedekiah 6) Levite upon whom the lot for the East Gate fell; in the time of David 6a) also 'Meshelemiah' and 'Shallum' 7) father of Nethaniah and grandfather of Jehudi, who was the messenger sent to Baruch the scribe of Jeremiah 8) son of Abdeel and one the men commanded by king Jehoiakim of Judah to seize the prophet Jeremiah and his scribe Baruch 9) father of Irijah, the captain of the guard who arrested Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Shelemiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 26:14; Jeremiah 36:14; Jeremiah 36:26.
וְ/נָתָ֖ן
Nâthân
H5416
"Nathan"
Conj | N-proper
Nathan was a prophet in the time of King David and Solomon, and his name means 'giver' in Hebrew, as mentioned in 1 Kings and 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.39 § Nathan = "giver" 1) a son of David by Bathsheba 2) the eminent prophet in the time of David and Solomon 3) a man of Zobah, father of one of David's mighty warriors 4) father of Azariah who was over the officers of Solomon 5) son of Attai and father of Zabad of the tribe of Judah 6) brother of Joel of the tribe of Judah 7) one of the head men who returned from Babylon with Ezra 8) a man with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) head of a family of Israel who shall mourn when they look on Him whom they pierced
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Nathan. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 1:34; Psalms 51:2.
וַ/עֲדָיָֽה
ʻĂdâyâh
H5718
"Adaiah"
Conj | N-proper
Adaiah means Jehovah has adorned Himself, the name of eight Israelites, including a grandfather of king Josiah and a Levite. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:4 and was a native of Boscath.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.4 Another name of id.do (עִדּוֹא ,עִדּוֹ "Iddo" H5714K) § Adaiah = "Jehovah has adorned Himself" 1) maternal grandfather of king Josiah of Judah and native of Boscath in the lowlands of Judah 2) a Gershonite Levite and ancestor of Asaph 3) a Benjamite, son of Shimhi 4) a priest, son of Jehoram 5) ancestor of Maaseiah, one of the captains who supported Jehoiada 6) a descendant of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 7) a descendant of another Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 8) a descendant of Pharez of the tribe of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Adaiah. See also: 2 Kings 22:1; 2 Chronicles 23:1; Nehemiah 11:12.
Study Notes — Ezra 10:39
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Context — Those Guilty of Intermarriage
Ezra 10:39 Summary
This verse lists the names of Shelemiah, Nathan, and Adaiah, who were part of a community that was seeking to follow God and maintain their spiritual purity. The fact that they are listed by name emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and accountability before God, as seen in Revelation 20:12. Just like these individuals, we are all part of a community that is seeking to follow God, and we can learn from their example by taking steps to repent and make things right when we sin, as taught in 1 John 1:9. By doing so, we can help to maintain the spiritual health and integrity of our community, just like the community in Ezra 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this verse list specific names like Shelemiah, Nathan, and Adaiah?
These names are likely included to provide a historical record of those who were part of the community that returned from exile, as seen in Ezra 2:1-64, and to emphasize the importance of individual accountability, as taught in Ezekiel 18:20.
What is the significance of the descendants of Binnui being mentioned in the previous verse?
The mention of the descendants of Binnui in Ezra 10:38 serves to identify the family lineage of those who were being listed, which was a common practice in biblical genealogies, such as in 1 Chronicles 1-9.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter, which discusses the issue of intermarriage?
This verse is part of a larger list of names in Ezra 10:18-44, which appears to be a record of those who had taken foreign wives and were now taking steps to address the issue, as commanded in Ezra 10:11, in order to maintain the purity of the community, as taught in Deuteronomy 7:3-4.
What can we learn from the fact that these individuals are listed by name?
The fact that these individuals are listed by name emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and accountability before God, as seen in Revelation 20:12, where each person will be judged according to their deeds.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be part of a community that is seeking to follow God, and how can I contribute to the purity and integrity of that community?
- In what ways can I, like Shelemiah, Nathan, and Adaiah, be a positive influence on those around me and help to maintain the spiritual health of my community?
- How can I balance the need for personal accountability with the importance of grace and forgiveness, as seen in the way that the community in Ezra 10 is addressing the issue of intermarriage?
- What are some ways that I can, like the individuals listed in this verse, take steps to repent and make things right when I have sinned or made mistakes?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 10:39
[See comments on Ezra 10:19].
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 10:39
(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 10:39
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.