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Ezra 10:15 · KJV

"Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed about this matter: and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them."

King James Version

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Passage Context

13But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand without, neither is this a work of one day or two: for we are many that have transgressed in this thing.
14Let now our rulers of all the congregation stand, and let all them which have taken strange wives in our cities come at appointed times, and with them the elders of every city, and the judges thereof, until the fierce wrath of our God for this matter be turned from us.
15Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed about this matter: and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them.
16And the children of the captivity did so. And Ezra the priest, with certain chief of the fathers, after the house of their fathers, and all of them by their names, were separated, and sat down in the first day of the tenth month to examine the matter.
17And they made an end with all the men that had taken strange wives by the first day of the first month.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you identify with the leaders in your community?

2

What does it mean for you to support those in leadership roles?

3

When have you felt called to take action in a difficult situation?

Life Application

leadership

Support leaders in your community by volunteering your time and skills. Recognize the importance of teamwork in addressing challenges.

service

Consider how you can actively contribute to a cause that matters to you, just as the leaders did in this context.

People in This Verse

Jahaziah son of TikvahOT

Another leader who assisted in the efforts to resolve the community's issues regarding strange wives. His involvement reflects the collaborative nature of leadership.

First appearance: Ezra 10:15

Jonathan son of AsahelOT

A leader involved in addressing the issue of intermarriage among the Israelites. He played a pivotal role in guiding the community during a challenging time.

First appearance: Ezra 10:15

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