Ezra 10:39

What does Ezra 10:39 mean?

A plain-English look at Ezra 10:39 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Ezra 10:39 means

The list moves on with Shelemiah, Nathan, and Adaiah among the sons of Bani. These names, like the others, are preserved without commentary, keeping the focus on the integrity of the record. The community is not airing stories; it is establishing truth and accountability. The progression of names also communicates that the commission did not stop at prominent figures but reached into the ordinary layers of society. Obedience to God’s law demanded comprehensive attention, and the people submitted to that demand in a structured, transparent way.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Shelemiah and Nathan and Adaiah,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Salmias, and Nathan, and Adaias,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,

Context

Within the extended sons of Bani section, this verse contributes another small cluster of names. More will follow as the catalog works toward its conclusion. The cumulative effect of these entries underscores the methodical and impartial nature of the reform, qualities that were proposed earlier at the rainy assembly and are now seen in execution.

v.38and Bani, and Binnui, Shimei,

v.39This passage

v.40Machnadebai, Shashai, Sharai,

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