What does Ezra 8:7 mean?

Ezra 8:7 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Ezra 8:7 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.

5Of the sons of Shechaniah; the son of Jahaziel, and with him three hundred males.

6Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

7And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.

8And of the sons of Shephatiah; Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him fourscore males.

9Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males.

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