Ezra 8:9
Ezra 8:9 in Multiple Translations
from the descendants of Joab, Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men;
Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males.
Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males.
Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah, the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males.
From the sons of Joab, Obadiah, son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men.
Of the sonnes of Ioab, Obadiah the sonne of Iehiel, and with him two hundreth and eighteene males.
From the sons of Joab: Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen who are males.
Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred eighteen males.
Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males.
Of the sons of Joab, Obedia the son of Jahiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen men.
Obadiah the son of Jehiel and 218 other men from the clan descended from Joab
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Ezra 8:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ/בְּנֵ֣י
יוֹאָ֔ב
עֹבַדְיָ֖ה
בֶּן
יְחִיאֵ֑ל
וְ/עִמּ֕/וֹ
מָאתַ֛יִם
וּ/שְׁמֹנָ֥ה
עָשָׂ֖ר
הַ/זְּכָרִֽים
מִ/בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
יוֹאָ֔ב
Yôwʼâb
H3097
Joab
N-proper
עֹבַדְיָ֖ה
ʻÔbadyâh
H5662
Obadiah
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
יְחִיאֵ֑ל
Yᵉchîyʼêl
H3171
Jehiel
N-proper
וְ/עִמּ֕/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
with
Conj | Prep | Suff
מָאתַ֛יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנָ֥ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Conj | Adj
עָשָׂ֖ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
הַ/זְּכָרִֽים
zâkâr
H2145
male
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 8:9
מִ/בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יוֹאָ֔ב
Yôwʼâb
H3097
"Joab"
N-proper
Joab was a prominent Israelite, his name means Jehovah is father. He was King David's nephew and army general, playing a key role in the Bible, including in the books of Samuel and Kings.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.9 § Joab = "Jehovah is father" 1) son of David's sister Zeruiah and general of David's army 2) a Judaite descendant of Kenaz 3) a post exilic family
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: Joab. See also: 1 Samuel 26:6; 2 Samuel 19:2; Psalms 60:2.
עֹבַדְיָ֖ה
ʻÔbadyâh
H5662
"Obadiah"
N-proper
Obadiah was a prophet who wrote one of the minor prophetic books, prophesying against Edom during the time of Exile and Return. His name means servant of Jehovah, and he is also the name of several other Israelites.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Oba.1.1 § Obadiah = "servant of Jehovah" 1) the 4th of the 12 minor prophets; nothing personal is known of him but it is probable that he was contemporary with Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel 1a) the prophetic book by him; prophesies against Edom 2) father of Ishmaiah, one of the chiefs of Zebulun in the time of David 3) a Merarite Levite overseer of the work of restoring the temple in the time of king Josiah of Judah 4) chief of the household of king Ahab of Israel; an devout worshipper of Jehovah who at risk to his own life hid over 100 prophets during the persecution of Jezebel 5) a descendant of David 6) a chief of the tribe of Issachar 7) a Benjamite, one of the 6 sons of Azel and a descendant of king Saul 8) a Levite, son of Shemaiah and a descendant of Jeduthun 9) a Gadite chief, the 2nd of the lion-faced Gadites who joined David at Ziklag 10) a prince of Judah in the time of king Jehoshaphat of Judah 11) a priest, son of Jehiel of the sons of Joab who returned from exile with Ezra 12) a gatekeeper in the time of Nehemiah 13) one of the men who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 13a) perhaps the same as 12
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Obadiah. See also: 1 Kings 18:3; 1 Chronicles 9:16; Obadiah 1:1.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יְחִיאֵ֑ל
Yᵉchîyʼêl
H3171
"Jehiel"
N-proper
Jehiel was a common name in the Bible, meaning 'God lives'. It was given to eight different Israelites, including a Levite musician in King David's time and a son of King Jehoshaphat. Each Jehiel played a unique role in biblical history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.26 § Jehiel = "God lives" 1) a Levite and one of the chief musicians in the time of David 2) a Gershonite Levite who had charge of the treasures in the time of David 3) son of Hachmoni and an officer of David and tutor of David's sons 4) a son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah put to death by his brother Jehoram 5) Hemanite who took part in the restoration of king Hezekiah 6) a Levite and overseer in the time of Hezekiah 7) a ruler of the temple during the reforms of Josiah 8) father of Obadiah of the sons of Joab in the time of Ezra 9) father of Shechaniah of the sons of Elam in the time of Ezra 10) a son of Elam who put away his foreign wife in the time of Ezra 11) a priest of the sons of Harim who also had to put away his foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Jehiel. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:18; 2 Chronicles 29:14; Ezra 10:26.
וְ/עִמּ֕/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Conj | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
מָאתַ֛יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וּ/שְׁמֹנָ֥ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
עָשָׂ֖ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
הַ/זְּכָרִֽים
zâkâr
H2145
"male"
Art | N-mp
This word means male, referring to men or male animals, emphasizing their importance. It is used in the Bible to distinguish between males and females. The word is often translated as 'him' or 'male' in English.
Definition: 1) male (of humans and animals) adj 2) male (of humans)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] him, male, man(child, -kind). See also: Genesis 1:27; Numbers 3:22; Isaiah 66:7.
Study Notes — Ezra 8:9
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Context — The Exiles Who Returned with Ezra
7from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men;
8from the descendants of Shephatiah, Zebadiah son of Michael, and with him 80 men;
9from the descendants of Joab, Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men;
10from the descendants of Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 men; 11from the descendants of Bebai, Zechariah son of Bebai, and with him 28 men;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 7:11 | the descendants of Pahath-moab (through the line of Jeshua and Joab), 2,818; |
| 2 | Ezra 2:6 | the descendants of Pahath-moab (through the line of Jeshua and Joab), 2,812; |
Ezra 8:9 Summary
Ezra 8:9 tells us about a man named Obadiah son of Jehiel, who was a leader from the descendants of Joab, and he returned to Jerusalem with 218 men to help rebuild the temple and restore the worship of the Lord, as part of the larger group of Israelites who returned from exile, as seen in Ezra 8:1-14. This verse reminds us that God is always working to bring his people back to himself, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:1-10 and Isaiah 43:1-7. Just like Obadiah and the other leaders in Ezra 8, we can be faithful in our own roles and responsibilities, and work together to achieve great things for God's glory, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 and Philippians 2:12-18. By following God's commands and being faithful in our own roles, we can be part of God's larger story and bring glory to his name, as seen in Revelation 7:9-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Obadiah son of Jehiel in Ezra 8:9?
Obadiah son of Jehiel was a leader from the descendants of Joab who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra, as seen in Ezra 8:9, and his role was significant in the return of the exiles to Jerusalem, similar to other leaders mentioned in Ezra 8:1-14, such as Jeshaiah son of Athaliah in Ezra 8:7.
What was the significance of the 218 men who accompanied Obadiah in Ezra 8:9?
The 218 men who accompanied Obadiah son of Jehiel in Ezra 8:9 were part of the large group of Israelites who returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore the worship of the Lord, as commanded in Ezra 7:11-26 and supported by the king's decree in Ezra 7:27-28.
How does Ezra 8:9 relate to the overall theme of the book of Ezra?
Ezra 8:9 is part of the larger narrative of the book of Ezra, which tells the story of the return of the Israelites from exile and the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, as prophesied in Isaiah 44:28 and fulfilled in Ezra 1:1-4, and it highlights the importance of leadership and community in this process, as seen in Nehemiah 8:1-18.
What can we learn from the example of Obadiah son of Jehiel in Ezra 8:9?
The example of Obadiah son of Jehiel in Ezra 8:9 teaches us about the importance of leadership, faithfulness, and obedience to God's commands, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7 and Matthew 25:14-30, and it encourages us to be faithful in our own roles and responsibilities, as exhorted in 1 Corinthians 4:2 and Colossians 3:23-24.
Reflection Questions
- What does Ezra 8:9 reveal about God's care for his people, and how can I apply this to my own life, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4 and Jeremiah 29:11?
- How does the leadership of Obadiah son of Jehiel in Ezra 8:9 inspire me to be a better leader or follower in my own community, as discussed in 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9?
- What role do I play in the larger story of God's people, and how can I be faithful in my own role, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Ephesians 4:1-16?
- How does Ezra 8:9 remind me of the importance of community and working together to achieve a common goal, as seen in Acts 2:42-47 and Romans 12:3-8?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 8:9
[See comments on Ezra 7:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:9
Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 8:9
Ezra 8:9 Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males.Ver. 9. Obadiah the son of Jehiel] This Obadiah (as also Zechariah, Ezra 8:11, and Azgad, Ezra 8:12) sealed the covenant, Nehemiah 10:1; Nehemiah 10:5, not without oath and execration. It is both lawful, and in some cases needful, for good people solemnly to bind themselves to bounden duties. Hereby, saith a grave divine, as true intention, earnest desire, prudent jealousy, and holy zeal are manifested, so is a dull spirit much quickened, and the weak, wayward, revolting flesh bridled and curbed; yea, and bound to her good behaviour.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:9
3–14. The register of the laity or “the men of the people of Israel” as in Ezra 2:2. The names of these houses with the exception of Shechaniah (Ezra 8:5) and Shelomith (Ezra 8:10) appear also in chap. 2 and Nehemiah 7. But it is most probable that the text has in the case of both these exceptions suffered (see notes on the verses), and that the houses of Zattu and Bani (Ezra 2:8; Ezra 2:10) are represented by Shechaniah and Shelomith. Twelve households are represented by their chiefs and the number of their males given. The number ‘twelve’ was perhaps designedly taken to symbolize the united Israel. The parallel list in 1 Esdras does not contain many variations. The following table places them side by side. Ezra1Es 8:30 ff. Of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah, 150 Of the sons of Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai, the son of Zerahiah, 200 Of the sons of Shechaniah, the son of Jahaziel, 300 Of the sons of Zathoe, Sechenias, the son of Jezelus, 300 Of the sons of Adin, Ebed, the son of Jonathan, 50 Of the sons of Adin, Obeth, the son of Jonathan, 250 Of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athalian, 70 Of the sons of Elam, Josias, the son of Gotholias, 70 Of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah, the son of Michael, 80 Of the sons of Saphatias, Zaraias, son of Michael, 70 Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah, the son of Jehiel, 218 Of the sons of Joab, Abadias, the son of Jezelus, 212 Of the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah, 160 Of the sons of Banid, Assalimoth, the son of Josaphias, 160 Of the sons of Bebai, Zechariah, the son of Bebai, 28 Of the sons of Astath, Johannes, the son of Acatan, 110 Of the sons of Azgad, Jonathan, the son of Hakkatan, 110 Of the sons of Adonikam, Eliphelet, Jeuel, Shemaiah, 60 Of the sons of Adonicam the last, … Eliphalet, Jeuel and Samaias, 70 Of the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zabbud, 70 Of the sons of Bago, Uthi, the son of Istalcurus, 70 The total numbers given in the Hebrew text are 1496, in 1 Esdr. 1690.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 8:9
5, 10. In Ezra 8:5 the Septuagint inserts Zattu (Ezra 2:8) before Shechaniah, and in Ezra 8:10 Bani (Ezra 2:10) before Shelomith. Compare, also, apocryphal 1Es 8:32; 1Es 8:34.