Ezra 8:17
"Then I sent for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, for Elnathan, for Jarib, for Elnathan, for Nathan, for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib and for Elnathan, who were teachers."
Key Reflection
In Ezra 8:17, these individuals are likely chosen for their roles as leaders and educators within the community. The mention of "teachers" (מַטְעִמים, metʿāmim) underscores their importance in religious instruction and leadership, reflecting the high value placed on spiritual guidance and education in maintaining faithfulness to God's covenant.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes