Ezra 10:21 net — From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.

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"From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah."

— Ezra 10:21, NET Bible

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Ezra 10 — Context

18

Those Who Had Taken Foreign Wives 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.

19

(They gave their word to send away their wives; their guilt offering was a ram from the flock for their guilt.)

20

From the descendants of Immer: Hanani and Zebadiah.

21

From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.

22

From the descendants of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah.

23

From the Levites: Jozabad, Shimei, Kelaiah(also known as Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.

24

From the singers: Eliashib. From the gatekeepers: Shallum, Telem, and Uri.

Ezra 10:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 10:21 say?
Ezra 10:21 in the NET Bible reads: “From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.”
Where is Ezra 10:21 in the Bible?
Ezra 10:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 10, verse 21.
Who wrote Ezra?
Ezra is traditionally attributed to Ezra (traditional). It was written c. 457–440 BC.
What is the book of Ezra about?
Ezra records the return of Judah from Babylonian exile in two waves — first under Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple, and second under Ezra himself to restore the Law. It is a story of restored worship and renewed obedience.
What are the major themes of Ezra?
Ezra explores themes including Return, Rebuilding the Temple, Restoration, Reform, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezra 10:21.
What translation should I read Ezra 10:21 in?
Ezra 10:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezra 10:21?
Ezra 10:21 reads (NET): “From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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