Ezra 10:42
Ezra 10:42 in Multiple Translations
Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph.
Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph.
Shallum, Amariah, Joseph.
Shallum, Amariah, Joseph.
Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph.
Shallum, Amariah, Ioseph.
Shallum, Amariah, Joseph.
Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph.
Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph.
Sellum, Amaria, Joseph.
Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph.
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Ezra 10:42 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שַׁלּ֥וּם
אֲמַרְיָ֖ה
יוֹסֵֽף
שַׁלּ֥וּם
Shallûwm
H7967
Shallum
N-proper
אֲמַרְיָ֖ה
ʼĂmaryâh
H568
Amariah
N-proper
יוֹסֵֽף
Yôwçêph
H3130
Joseph
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 10:42
שַׁלּ֥וּם
Shallûwm
H7967
"Shallum"
N-proper
Shallum is a personal name in the Bible, referring to several Israelites, including a king of Judah who lived during the Divided Monarchy period, and is mentioned in 2 Kings 24:6, as the son of Jehoiakim and father of Zedekiah.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.24.6; son of: Jehoiakim (H3079) and Nehushta (H5179); father of: Zedekiah (H6667I)(?) and Shealtiel (H7597A); also called Jeconiah at 1Ch.3.16,17; 2x27.20; 28.4; 29.2; Coniah at Jer.22.24,28; 37.1; Shallum at Jer.22.11; Jechoniah (KJV: Jechonias; NIV: Jeconiah) inMat.1.11; 1x Another name of ye.ho.ya.khin (יְהוֹיָכִין "Jehoiachin" H3078) § Shallum = "retribution" 1) son of Jabesh, conspirator and slayer of king Zachariah of the northern kingdom of Israel ending the dynasty of Jehu; assumed the throne and became the 15th king of the northern kingdom; reigned for one month and was killed by Menahem 2) the 3rd son of king Josiah of Judah and subsequent king of Judah; reigned for 3 months before he was taken captive to Egypt where he was placed in chains and later died 2a) also 'Jehoahaz' 3) husband of Huldah the prophetess in the reign of king Josiah of Judah. Maybe the same as 4 4) uncle of Jeremiah the prophet. Maybe the same as 3 5) a Simeonite, son of Shaul and grandson of Simeon 6) a Judaite, son of Sisamai and father of Jekamiah in the family of Jerahmeel 7) an Ephraimite, father of Jehizkiah 8) a son of Naphtali 9) a Korahite Levite, chief of a family of gatekeepers for the east gate of the temple 9a) maybe same as 13 10) son of Halohesh and ruler of a district of Jerusalem; also repairer of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 11) a priest, of the family of Eleazar, son of Zadok and father of Hilkiah in the family line of Ezra 12) a Korahite Levite, son of Kore, father of Maaseiah, and in charge of the work of the service. Maybe same as 9 13) a Levite gatekeeper who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 14) a Levite and descendant of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: Shallum. See also: 2 Kings 15:10; 1 Chronicles 9:19; Jeremiah 22:11.
אֲמַרְיָ֖ה
ʼĂmaryâh
H568
"Amariah"
N-proper
Amariah was the name of several Israelites, including a head priest's son and a chief priest under King Jehoshaphat. His name means Jehovah speaks or Yah has promised.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Zep.1.1; son of: Hezekiah (H2396K); father of: Gedaliah (H1436H) § Amariah = "Jehovah speaks" or "Yah(u) has promised" 1) Zadok's grandfather 2) a head priest's son in Solomon's time 3) a chief priest under Jehoshaphat 4) Hezekiah's son, great-grandfather of Zephaniah 5) a Levite in Ezra's time 6) a Levite under Hezekiah 7) a priest in Nehemiah's time
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Amariah. See also: 1 Chronicles 5:33; Ezra 7:3; Zephaniah 1:1.
יוֹסֵֽף
Yôwçêph
H3130
"Joseph"
N-proper
Joseph means Jehovah has added, a name given to several Israelites, including the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph was a significant figure in the book of Genesis and the story of his brothers. He became a leader in Egypt.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.14 § Joseph = "Jehovah has added" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel 2) father of Igal, who represented the tribe of Issachar among the spies 3) a son of Asaph 4) a man who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) a priest of the family of Shebaniah in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: Joseph. Compare H3084 (יְהוֹסֵף). See also: Genesis 30:24; Genesis 47:5; Psalms 77:16.
Study Notes — Ezra 10:42
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Context — Those Guilty of Intermarriage
Ezra 10:42 Summary
Ezra 10:42 lists the names of three men, Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph, who had married foreign women. This verse is part of a larger section that discusses the issue of intermarriage with foreign women, which was against God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:3-4. The listing of these names serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's commands, even when it is difficult, and the need for believers to be separate from the world, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. By considering this verse, we can learn about the importance of faithfulness and purity in our relationships, and the need for community and accountability in the life of a believer, according to Acts 2:42-47 and Hebrews 10:24-25.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the individuals listed in Ezra 10:42?
The individuals listed in Ezra 10:42 are Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph, who are identified as having married foreign women, as mentioned in Ezra 10:44. This is in line with the list of men who had taken foreign wives, as seen in the preceding verses, such as Machnadebai, Shashai, and Sharai in Ezra 10:40.
What is the significance of listing these names in the Bible?
The listing of these names, as seen in Ezra 10:42, serves as a historical record and emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency in the community of believers, as encouraged in Proverbs 10:9 and Proverbs 28:13.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of marriage and divorce in the Bible?
This verse, Ezra 10:42, is part of a larger discussion on the issue of intermarriage with foreign women, which is also addressed in other passages like Deuteronomy 7:3-4 and Nehemiah 13:23-27, highlighting the importance of maintaining purity and faithfulness in marriage, as seen in Ephesians 5:25-33.
What can we learn from the example of these individuals in Ezra 10:42?
The example of Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph in Ezra 10:42 teaches us about the importance of obedience to God's commands, even when it is difficult, as seen in Joshua 1:7-8 and Matthew 19:3-9, and the need for believers to be separate from the world, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 6:14-18.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of faithfulness in our personal relationships, and how can we apply this principle in our own lives?
- How does the listing of these names in Ezra 10:42 encourage us to be mindful of our own actions and their consequences, in light of Galatians 6:7-8?
- What does this verse teach us about the need for community and accountability in the life of a believer, as seen in Hebrews 10:24-25 and Acts 2:42-47?
- In what ways can we learn from the example of Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph to prioritize our relationship with God and maintain purity in our own lives, according to 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 and 2 Timothy 2:22?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 10:42
[See comments on Ezra 10:19].
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 10:42
(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 10:42
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.