Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Among the descendants of the priests, the following had married foreign women: From the descendants of Joshua son of Jozadak, and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib and Gedaliah. New Living Translation These are the priests who had married pagan wives: From the family of Jeshua son of Jehozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. English Standard Version Now there were found some of the sons of the priests who had married foreign women: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah, some of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brothers. Berean Standard Bible Among the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. Berean Literal Bible And they were found among the sons of the priests who had taken foreign wives: Of the sons of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah. King James Bible And among the sons of the priests there were found that had taken strange wives: namely, of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren; Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah. New King James Version And among the sons of the priests who had taken pagan wives the following were found of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. New American Standard Bible Now among the sons of the priests who had married foreign wives were found of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. NASB 1995 Among the sons of the priests who had married foreign wives were found of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib and Gedaliah. NASB 1977 And among the sons of the priests who had married foreign wives were found of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. Legacy Standard Bible Among the sons of the priests who had married foreign wives were found of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib and Gedaliah. Amplified Bible Now among the sons of the priests who had married foreign women were found: of the sons of Jeshua [the high priest] the son of Jozadak, and his brothers—Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. Berean Annotated Bible Among the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua (he is saved) son of Jozadak (Jehozadak) and his brothers: Maaseiah (work of YHWH), Eliezer (God is my helper), Jarib (he contends), and Gedaliah (YHWH is great). Christian Standard Bible The following were found to have married foreign women from the descendants of the priests: from the descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. Holman Christian Standard Bible The following were found to have married foreign women from the descendants of the priests: from the descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. American Standard Version And among the sons of the priests there were found that had married foreign women: namely, of the sons of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and his brethren, Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah. English Revised Version And among the sons of the priests there were found that had married strange women: namely, of the sons of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and his brethren, Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah. GOD'S WORD® Translation Among the descendants of the priests, the following were married to foreign women: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah, a descendant of Jeshua (who was Jozadak's son) and his brothers. Good News Translation This is the list of the men who had foreign wives: Priests, listed by clans: Clan of Joshua and his brothers, sons of Jehozadak: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. International Standard Version Here is a list of priestly descendants who were found to have married foreign women. From Jeshua's descendants: Jozadak's son and his brothers Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. NET Bible It was determined that from the descendants of the priests, the following had taken foreign wives: from the descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak, and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. New Heart English Bible Among the sons of the priests there were found who had married foreign women: of the sons of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and his brothers, Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah. Webster's Bible Translation And among the sons of the priests there were found that had taken foreign wives: namely, of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren; Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAmong the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. World English Bible Among the sons of the priests there were found who had married foreign women: of the sons of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there are found of the sons of the priests that have settled strange women: of the sons of Jeshua son of Jozadak, and his brothers, Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah; Berean Literal Bible And they were found among the sons of the priests who had taken foreign wives: Of the sons of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah. Young's Literal Translation And there are found of the sons of the priests that have settled strange women: of the sons of Jeshua son of Jozadak, and his brethren, Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah; Smith's Literal Translation And there will be found from the sons of the priest who dwelt with strange wives: from the sons of Joshua son of Josedek and his brethren: Maaseiah and Eleazar, and Jarib and Gedaliah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there were found among the sons of the priests that had taken strange wives: Of the sons of Josue the son of Josedec, and his brethren, Maasia, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Godolia. Catholic Public Domain Version And there were found among the sons of the priests some who had taken foreign wives: From the sons of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and his brothers, Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah. New American Bible Among the priests, the following were found to have taken foreign women for wives: Of the descendants of Jeshua, son of Jozadak, and his kinsmen: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. New Revised Standard Version There were found of the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women, of the descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd among the descendants of the priests there were found some who had taken foreign wives, namely, of the sons of Joshua the son of Jozadak and his brothers, Maasiah and Eleazer and Jonadab and Gedaliah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And some of the sons of the Priests who married foreign women were found from the children of Yeshua, son of Yozedeq, and his brothers, Massia and Eliazar and Yonadab and Gedaliah. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And among the sons of the priests there were found that had married foreign women, namely: of the sons of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and his brethren, Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah. Brenton Septuagint Translation And there were found some of the sons of the priests who had taken strange wives: of the sons of Jesus the son of Josedec, and his brethren; Maasia, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gadalia. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Those Guilty of Intermarriage18Among the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. 19They pledged to send their wives away, and for their guilt they presented a ram from the flock as a guilt offering.… Cross References Among the descendants of the priests Ezra 2:36-39 The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; … Numbers 18:1-7 So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. … Leviticus 21:1-15 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Speak to Aaron’s sons, the priests, and tell them that a priest is not to defile himself for a dead person among his people, / except for his immediate family—his mother, father, son, daughter, or brother, / or his unmarried sister who is near to him, since she has no husband. … who had married foreign women Nehemiah 13:23-27 In those days I also saw Jews who had married women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab. / Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or of the other peoples, but could not speak the language of Judah. / I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves! … Deuteronomy 7:3-4 Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, / because they will turn your sons away from following Me to serve other gods. Then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and He will swiftly destroy you. Exodus 34:15-16 Do not make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, for when they prostitute themselves to their gods and sacrifice to them, they will invite you, and you will eat their sacrifices. / And when you take some of their daughters as brides for your sons, their daughters will prostitute themselves to their gods and cause your sons to do the same. were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Ezra 3:2 Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. Haggai 1:1 In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating Zechariah 3:1 Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. 1 Chronicles 24:7-19 The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah, / the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, / the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, … 1 Chronicles 15:24 Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark. 2 Chronicles 23:1 Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri. Malachi 2:11-12 Judah has broken faith; an abomination has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the LORD’s beloved sanctuary by marrying the daughter of a foreign god. / As for the man who does this, may the LORD cut off from the tents of Jacob everyone who is awake and aware—even if he brings an offering to the LORD of Hosts. 1 Kings 11:1-4 King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. … 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” … 1 Corinthians 7:12-14 To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If a brother has an unbelieving wife and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. / And if a woman has an unbelieving husband and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. / For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. Treasury of Scripture And among the sons of the priests there were found that had taken strange wives: namely, of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brothers; Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah. the sons Ezra 9:1 Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, saying, The people of Israel, and the priests, and the Levites, have not separated themselves from the people of the lands, doing according to their abominations, even of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites. Leviticus 21:7,13-15 They shall not take a wife that is a whore, or profane; neither shall they take a woman put away from her husband: for he is holy unto his God… 1 Samuel 2:22-24 Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation… Jeshua. Ezra 2:2 Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: Ezra 3:2 Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. Ezra 5:2 Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets of God helping them. Joshua. Nehemiah 8:4,7 And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam… Jump to Previous Descendants Eliezer Elie'zer Following Foreign Found Gedaliah Gedali'ah Jarib Jeshua Jozadak Jo'zadak Maaseiah Ma-Asei'ah Married Namely Priests Strange Wives WomenJump to Next Descendants Eliezer Elie'zer Following Foreign Found Gedaliah Gedali'ah Jarib Jeshua Jozadak Jo'zadak Maaseiah Ma-Asei'ah Married Namely Priests Strange Wives WomenEzra 10 1. Ezra encouraged to reform the strange marriages6. Ezra assembles the people 9. The people repent, and promise amendment 15. The care to perform it 18. The names of them which had married strange wives Among the descendants of the priests The priests held a significant role in Israelite society, serving as mediators between God and the people. Their lineage was crucial, as they were descendants of Aaron, the brother of Moses. This phrase highlights the importance of maintaining purity within the priestly line, as they were responsible for performing sacred duties in the temple. who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah Persons / Places / Events 1. Jeshua son of JozadakJeshua was the high priest who returned with Zerubbabel from the Babylonian exile. He played a significant role in rebuilding the temple and restoring worship in Jerusalem. 2. Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah These were priests, descendants of Jeshua, who were found to have married foreign women, which was against the Law of Moses. 3. Foreign Women The term refers to women from surrounding nations who did not follow the God of Israel. Marrying them was prohibited to prevent the Israelites from being led into idolatry. 4. The Event of Repentance This chapter describes a significant moment of repentance and reform among the Israelites, as they sought to correct their disobedience to God's laws. 5. The Exile and Return The context of this event is the return of the Israelites from Babylonian exile, a time of rebuilding both physically and spiritually. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceGod's commands are given for our protection and spiritual well-being. Disobedience can lead to spiritual compromise and idolatry. The Role of Leadership in Repentance Leaders, like the priests in Ezra's time, are called to set an example in obedience and repentance. Their actions can lead others toward or away from God. The Call to Holiness As believers, we are called to be set apart for God. This includes making choices that honor Him in our relationships and daily lives. The Power of Repentance True repentance involves recognizing sin, confessing it, and taking steps to correct it. This leads to restoration and renewed fellowship with God. Guarding Against Spiritual Compromise We must be vigilant in our relationships and associations, ensuring they align with our faith and do not lead us away from God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 10:18?2. How does Ezra 10:18 demonstrate the importance of repentance in our lives today? 3. What can we learn from the leaders' actions in Ezra 10:18 for church leadership? 4. How does Ezra 10:18 connect to the theme of holiness in Leviticus? 5. In what ways can we apply the accountability seen in Ezra 10:18? 6. How does Ezra 10:18 encourage us to address sin within our communities? 7. Why did Ezra 10:18 focus on priests marrying foreign women? 8. How does Ezra 10:18 address the issue of intermarriage? 9. What historical context led to the events in Ezra 10:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 10? 11. (Ezra 3:8-9) Why would Levites, rather than skilled foremen or Persian officials, be in charge of supervising construction under Persian rule? 12. Why do Nehemiah 8:9-12 command people to rejoice instead of mourning if they had just realized their past failures? 13. Who was the father of Shealtiel? (Matthew 1:12 vs. 1 Chronicles 3:17) 14. Who was the high priest in the Bible? What Does Ezra 10:18 Mean Among the descendants of the priests– The verse begins by spotlighting the priestly caste—that small group set apart to teach, intercede, and model holiness for the nation (Exodus 28:1; 2 Chronicles 29:11). – Because priests bore the responsibility of representing the people before God, any sin among them carried added weight (Leviticus 10:3). – God’s Word treats their conduct as a barometer for Israel’s spiritual health (Malachi 2:7-8). When these leaders falter, it signals a deeper national problem. who had married foreign women – Scripture had clearly warned Israel’s leaders not to form marriage covenants with pagan nations, lest “they turn your sons away from following Me” (Deuteronomy 7:3-4; Ezra 9:1-2). – The issue was never ethnicity; it was idolatry. Marrying “foreign women” threatened covenant loyalty because these wives typically maintained their own gods (1 Kings 11:1-4). – This phrase therefore exposes direct disobedience to the Mosaic Law—a sobering reminder that even spiritual leaders are not immune to compromise (James 3:1). were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers – Jeshua (Joshua) son of Jozadak was the high priest who helped rebuild the altar after the exile (Ezra 3:2; Haggai 1:1). One would expect his house to set the standard for faithfulness. – That “his brothers” are implicated shows the pervasiveness of the problem; family legacy and past faithfulness do not guarantee present obedience (Ezekiel 18:20). – God’s Word records this discovery to demonstrate impartiality: even a revered high-priestly family stands accountable (Romans 2:11). Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah – Four men are singled out, emphasizing that sin is never anonymous to God (Numbers 32:23). – Listing their names: • highlights personal responsibility—each priest must address his wrongdoing; • encourages transparent repentance, for these men later “pledged to put away their wives” and offered a guilt offering (Ezra 10:19); • warns future generations that leadership positions do not shield anyone from discipline (1 Corinthians 10:11-12). – Their inclusion illustrates hope: when sin is confessed and forsaken, restoration follows (Psalm 32:5; 1 John 1:9). summary Ezra 10:18 reveals that even priests—from the esteemed line of Jeshua—had broken God’s marriage command by taking pagan wives. By naming them, Scripture underscores individual accountability, the seriousness of leadership sin, and the necessity of genuine repentance. The verse calls every believer, especially those in spiritual service, to unwavering obedience and swift correction when God’s Word exposes failure. (18-44) List of the transgressors.(19) They gave their hands.--The four members of the high priest's family were peculiarly dealt with. They gave their distinct pledge, and offered each a special trespass offering. It is one among a multitude of similar tokens of authenticity in the history; and inventor would have given some reason for the peculiarity. (22) Pashur.--Comparing Ezra 2:36-39, we find that all the priestly families that returned with Zerub-babel were implicated in the national offence. (25) Of Israel.--Of the laity eighty-six are mentioned, belonging to ten races which returned with Zerubbabel. (34) Bani.--Probably this should be some other name, as Bani occurs before. The peculiarly large number of the representatives of his race suggests that there is some confusion in the present text. (44) All these had taken strange wives.--Though the numbers are not summed up and distributed, it is evident that this closing sentence is emphatic. Ezra ends his history with a catalogue of the delinquents--strong testimony to the importance he attached to the reformation. The last words--literally, and there were of them wives who had brought forth children--tend in the same direction. Not even this pathetic fact restrained the thoroughness of the excision. But the Book of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 13:23 seq.) will show that it was thorough only for a time. Verse 18. - Joshua the son of Jozadak is, undoubtedly, the high priest of chs. 3. and 5. Four members of his family had committed the sin (compare Nehemiah 13:28).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Among the descendantsמִבְּנֵ֣י (mib·bə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of the priests הַכֹּהֲנִ֔ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest who had married הֹשִׁ֖יבוּ (hō·šî·ḇū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry foreign נָכְרִיּ֑וֹת (nā·ḵə·rî·yō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 5237: Foreign, alien women נָשִׁ֣ים (nā·šîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female were found וַיִּמָּצֵא֙ (way·yim·mā·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present these descendants מִבְּנֵ֨י (mib·bə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jeshua יֵשׁ֤וּעַ (yê·šū·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3442: Jeshua son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jozadak יֽוֹצָדָק֙ (yō·w·ṣā·ḏāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3136: Jotsadak and his brothers: וְאֶחָ֔יו (wə·’e·ḥāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Maaseiah, מַֽעֲשֵׂיָה֙ (ma·‘ă·śê·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4641: Maaseiah -- 'work of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites Eliezer, וֶֽאֱלִיעֶ֔זֶר (we·’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 461: Eliezer -- 'God is help', the name of several Israelites, also of a Damascene Jarib, וְיָרִ֖יב (wə·yā·rîḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3402: Jarib -- 'He contends', an Israelite name and Gedaliah. וּגְדַלְיָֽה׃ (ū·ḡə·ḏal·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1436: Gedaliah -- 'Yah is great', three Israelites Links Ezra 10:18 NIVEzra 10:18 NLT Ezra 10:18 ESV Ezra 10:18 NASB Ezra 10:18 KJV Ezra 10:18 BibleApps.com Ezra 10:18 Biblia Paralela Ezra 10:18 Chinese Bible Ezra 10:18 French Bible Ezra 10:18 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 10:18 Among the sons of the priests there (Ezr. 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