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Ezra 8

The Exiles Who Returned with Ezra

NoteSome LXX manuscripts (see also 1 Esdras 8:32); Hebrew from the descendants of Shecaniah, the son of Jahaziel
NoteSome LXX manuscripts (see also 1 Esdras 8:36); Hebrew from the descendants of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah
NoteOr the last
NoteLXX, Syriac, and an alternate MT reading; the other alternate reads Zabbud.

Ezra Sends for the Levites

NoteElnathan appears three times in verse, either as a repetition for emphasis or as a record of multiple men with this name.
NoteHebrew the Nethinim; also in verse 20

Fasting for Protection

Priests to Guard the Offerings

Note650 talents is approximately 24.5 tons or 22.2 metric tons of silver. Note100 talents is approximately 3.77 tons or 3.42 metric tons of silver articles. Note100 talents is approximately 3.77 tons or 3.42 metric tons of gold.
NoteOr worth 1,000 drachmas; that is, approximately 18.5 pounds or 8.4 kilograms of gold

Arrival in Jerusalem

NoteA satrap was a Persian official. NoteHebrew governors beyond the River
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