What does Ezra 8:9 mean?

Ezra 8:9 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Ezra 8:9 today?

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

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

10And of the sons of Shelomith; the son of Josiphiah, and with him an hundred and threescore males.

11And of the sons of Bebai; Zechariah the son of Bebai, and with him twenty and eight males.

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