Ezra 10:23
Ezra 10:23 in Multiple Translations
Among the Levites: Jozabad, Shimei, Kelaiah (that is, Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
Also of the Levites; Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah, (the same is Kelita,) Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
And of the Levites: Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah (the same is Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
And of the Levites, Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah (that is Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
Among the Levites: Jozabad, Shimei, Kelaiah (or Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
And of the Leuites, Iozabad and Shimei, and Kelaiah, (which is Kelitah) Pethahiah, Iudah and Eliezer.
And of the Levites: Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah — he [is] Kelita, — Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
Of the Levites: Jozabad, Shimei, Kelaiah (also called Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
Also of the Levites; Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah (the same is Kelita,) Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
And of the sons of the Levites, Jozabed, and Semei, and Celaia, the same is Calita, Phataia, Juda, and Eliezer.
The other descendants of Levi who had married non-Israeli women were Jozabad, Shimei, Kelaiah (whose other name was Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
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Ezra 10:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִֽן
הַ/לְוִיִּ֑ם
יוֹזָבָ֣ד
וְ/שִׁמְעִ֗י
וְ/קֵֽלָיָה֙
ה֣וּא
קְלִיטָ֔א
פְּתַֽחְיָ֥ה
יְהוּדָ֖ה
וֶ/אֱלִיעֶֽזֶר
וּ/מִֽן
min
H4480
from
Conj | Prep
הַ/לְוִיִּ֑ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Art | Ngmpa
יוֹזָבָ֣ד
Yôwzâbâd
H3107
Jozabad
N-proper
וְ/שִׁמְעִ֗י
Shimʻîy
H8096
Shimei
Conj | N-proper
וְ/קֵֽלָיָה֙
Qêlâyâh
H7041
Kelaiah
Conj | N-proper
ה֣וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
קְלִיטָ֔א
Qᵉlîyṭâʼ
H7042
Kelita
N-proper
פְּתַֽחְיָ֥ה
Pᵉthachyâh
H6611
Pethahiah
N-proper
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
וֶ/אֱלִיעֶֽזֶר
ʼĔlîyʻezer
H461
Eliezer
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 10:23
וּ/מִֽן
min
H4480
"from"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/לְוִיִּ֑ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Art | Ngmpa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
יוֹזָבָ֣ד
Yôwzâbâd
H3107
"Jozabad"
N-proper
Jozabad, meaning 'Jehovah has endowed', was the name of ten Israelites, including a Korhite Levite and one of David's warriors. They lived during the time of Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.11.16 § Jozabad or Josabad = "Jehovah has endowed" 1) a Korhite Levite, 2nd son of Obededom, and one of the porters of the temple and of the storehouse there in the time of David 2) one of David's mighty warriors 3) another of David's mighty warriors 4) four other priests or Levites
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Josabad, Jozabad. See also: 1 Chronicles 12:5; Ezra 8:33; Nehemiah 11:16.
וְ/שִׁמְעִ֗י
Shimʻîy
H8096
"Shimei"
Conj | N-proper
Shimei was a common name among Israelites, with at least 20 people having this name. One notable Shimei was the brother of David and son of Jesse, who lived during the United Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.16.9; son of: Jesse (H3448); brother of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J); father of: Jonadab (H3122); also called Shimei (KJV: Shimea) at 2Sa.21.21; Shammah at 1Sa.16.9; 17.13; Shimea at 1Ch.2.13; 20.7; Another name of shim.ah (שִׁמְעָה "Shimeah" H8093) § Shimei or Shimhi or Shimi or Shimea = "renowned" 1) a Benjamite, son of Gera of the house of Saul in the time of David 2) a Benjamite, son of Elah and commissariat officer in the time of Solomon 3) the Ramathite in charge of the vineyards of David 4) son of Gershon and grandson of Levi 5) a Levite, son of Jeduthun and chief of the 10th division of singers in the time of David 6) a Levite of the sons of Heman who took part in the purification of the temple in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 7) a Levite, brother of Cononiah in charge of receiving the tithes and offerings in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 8) a Levite who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) a Judaite, son of Pedaiah and brother of Zerubbabel 10) a Simeonite, son of Zacchur 11) a Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah 12) one of the sons of Hashum who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 13) one of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 14) a Benjamite, son of Kish, father of Jair, and grandfather of Mordecai in the time of Esther 15) a Levite, son of Jahath, grandson of Gershon, and great grandson of Levi 16) Benjamite, father of Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath. Spelled 'Shimhi'
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Shimeah (from the margin), Shimei, Shimhi, Shimi. See also: Exodus 6:17; 1 Chronicles 3:19; Esther 2:5.
וְ/קֵֽלָיָה֙
Qêlâyâh
H7041
"Kelaiah"
Conj | N-proper
Kelaiah was a Levite who lived during the time of Ezra and had a foreign wife. He is also known as Kelita and is mentioned in Ezra 10:23.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.23; also called Kelita at Ezr.10.23; Also named: qe.li.ta (קְלִיטָא "Kelita" H7042H) § Kelaiah = "Jehovah has dishonoured" 1) a Levite who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 1a) also 'Kelita'
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Kelaiah. See also: Ezra 10:23.
ה֣וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
קְלִיטָ֔א
Qᵉlîyṭâʼ
H7042
"Kelita"
N-proper
Kelita was another name for Kelaiah, a Levite who lived during the time of Ezra. His name means crippled and he is mentioned in Ezra 10:23.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.23; also called Kelita at Ezr.10.23; Another name of qe.la.yah (קֵלָיָה "Kelaiah" H7041) § Kelita = "crippled" 1) a Levite who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 1a) also 'Kelaiah'
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Kelita. See also: Ezra 10:23; Nehemiah 8:7; Nehemiah 10:11.
פְּתַֽחְיָ֥ה
Pᵉthachyâh
H6611
"Pethahiah"
N-proper
Pethahiah was a common name in ancient Israel, meaning 'freed by Jehovah', and was borne by several notable individuals, including a priest and a Levite who helped lead the people in confession during the time of Ezra.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.11.24; son of: Meshezabel (H4898I) § Pethahiah = "freed by Jehovah" 1) a priest, in charge of the 19th course, in the time of David 2) a Levite and returning exile who had married a foreign wife; probably the same as 3 3) a Levite who helped lead in the confession of the people in the time of Ezra; probably the same as 2 4) son of Meshezabeel, descendant of Zerah the son of Judah; deputy of the king in all matters concerning the people
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Pethakiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:16; Nehemiah 9:5; Nehemiah 11:24.
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
וֶ/אֱלִיעֶֽזֶר
ʼĔlîyʻezer
H461
"Eliezer"
Conj | N-proper
Eliezer means God is help, the name of Abraham's servant and several Israelites, including a prophet and a priest. It appears in Ezra 10:31 and other biblical accounts. Eliezer played significant roles in Israel's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.31 § Eliezer = "God is help" 1) Abraham's Damascene servant 2) a son of Moses 3) a Benjamite 4) a priest who helped move the ark 5) a Reubenite 6) a prophet who spoke to Jehoshaphat 7) a Levite chief 8) son of Harim 9) priest with foreign wife
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Eliezer. See also: Genesis 15:2; 1 Chronicles 26:25; Ezra 10:31.
Study Notes — Ezra 10:23
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Context — Those Guilty of Intermarriage
21From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.
22From the descendants of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah.
23Among the Levites: Jozabad, Shimei, Kelaiah (that is, Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
24From the singers: Eliashib. From the gatekeepers: Shallum, Telem, and Uri. 25And among the other Israelites, from the descendants of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 10:10 | and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan, |
| 2 | Nehemiah 11:16 | Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God; |
| 3 | Ezra 8:33 | On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and sacred articles into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him, along with the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui. |
Ezra 10:23 Summary
Ezra 10:23 lists the names of several Levites who had married foreign wives and were now taking steps to correct their actions and follow God's laws, as commanded in Deuteronomy 7:3-4. This verse shows that everyone, regardless of their position or status, must be willing to repent and obey God's commands, as seen in 1 John 1:9 and Proverbs 28:13. Just like the Levites, we must prioritize our relationship with God above all else, as seen in Matthew 22:37-38, and be willing to make difficult choices to follow Him, as seen in Luke 9:23-26. By doing so, we can demonstrate our love and commitment to God, just like the Levites in Ezra 10:23.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Levites mentioned in Ezra 10:23?
The Levites mentioned in Ezra 10:23 were Jozabad, Shimei, Kelaiah (also known as Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer, who were part of the group that had married foreign wives and were now seeking to make things right with God, as seen in Ezra 10:1-5 and Deuteronomy 7:3-4.
What is the significance of the list of names in Ezra 10:23?
The list of names in Ezra 10:23 serves as a record of those who had taken foreign wives and were now taking steps to correct their actions, demonstrating their commitment to following God's laws, as commanded in Deuteronomy 7:3-4 and Ezra 10:11.
How does this verse fit into the larger context of Ezra 10?
Ezra 10:23 is part of a larger list of individuals who had married foreign wives and were now seeking to separate from them, as seen in Ezra 10:1-44, in order to restore their covenant with God, as promised in Ezekiel 36:24-28 and Jeremiah 31:31-34.
What can we learn from the actions of the Levites in Ezra 10:23?
The actions of the Levites in Ezra 10:23 demonstrate the importance of repentance, obedience, and faithfulness to God's laws, as taught in Proverbs 28:13 and 1 John 1:9, and serve as an example for believers today to prioritize their relationship with God above all else, as seen in Matthew 22:37-38.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be compromising my faith, and how can I take steps to correct them, just like the Levites in Ezra 10:23?
- How can I demonstrate my commitment to following God's laws and commands in my daily life, as seen in Psalm 119:1-8 and Matthew 5:17-20?
- What role do accountability and community play in helping me stay faithful to God, as seen in Hebrews 10:24-25 and Acts 2:42-47?
- How can I balance the need for obedience to God's laws with the need for grace and mercy, as seen in Romans 6:1-14 and Ephesians 2:8-10?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 10:23
[See comments on Ezra 10:19].
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 10:23
(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 10:23
23–25. Levites, singers, and portersThe Levites23. Kelaiah (the same is Kelita)] See Nehemiah 8:7; Nehemiah 10:10, Kelita. Jozabad, Nehemiah 8:7.
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