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Of the sons of Nebo: Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Iddo, and Joel, Benaiah.
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Sin's Pervasive Reach
Commentators note that this list of names, including those in verse 43, demonstrates how widespread the sin of intermarriage was. It wasn't a problem confined to a few, but implicated leaders and laity alike, including four members of the high priest's family, 13 other priests, 10 Levites, and 86 lay Israelites. This serves as a sober reminder that sin can permeate all levels of a community.
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Ezra
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Compare with the list in Ezra 2:0.
They gave their hands – that is, “solemnly pledged themselves” (compare the marginal refe…
19th Century
Anglican
List of the transgressors. (19) They gave their hands (Ezra 10:19)—The four members of the high priest’s family were sp…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on Ezra 10:19).
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