Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
I sent them to Iddo, the leader at Casiphia, with a message for
New American Standard Bible
I sent them to Iddo the
King James Version
And I sent them with commandment unto Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say unto Iddo, and to his brethren the Nethinims, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring unto us ministers for the house of our God.
International Standard Version
I told them to go see Iddo, a leader of Casiphia, and tell him and his relatives (administrators of Casiphia) to bring us men who could serve in the Temple of our God.
A Conservative Version
And I sent them forth to Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say to Iddo, [and] his brothers the Nethinim, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring to us ministers for the house of our God.
American Standard Version
And I sent them forth unto Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia; and I told them what they should say unto Iddo, and his brethren the Nethinim, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring unto us ministers for the house of our God.
Amplified
And I sent them to Iddo, the leading man at the place Casiphia, telling them what to say to Iddo and his brothers, the temple servants at the place Casiphia, that is, to bring us servants (ministers) for the house of our God.
Bible in Basic English
And I sent them to Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and gave them orders what to say to Iddo and his brothers the Nethinim at the place Casiphia, so that they might come back to us with men to do the work of the house of our God.
Darby Translation
And I gave them a commission to Iddo the chief, at the place Casiphia, and I put words in their mouths to say to Iddo and his brethren the Nethinim, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring to us ministers for the house of our God.
Julia Smith Translation
And I shall bring them forth to Iddo the head, with the silver of the place, and I shall set words in their mouth to speak to Iddo, his brethren the Nethinims, with the silver of the place, to bring to us those serving to the house of our God.
King James 2000
And I sent them with commandment unto Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say unto Iddo, and to his brethren the Nethinim, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring unto us ministers for the house of our God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I sent them to Iddo, the head of the place called Casiphia, and I placed in their mouths what words to say to Iddo and his brothers the temple servants in Casiphia, to send to us ministers for the house of our God.
Modern King James verseion
And I sent them with command to Iddo the chief of the place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say to Iddo, to his brothers the temple slaves, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring to us ministers for the house of our God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And to those gave I commandment unto Iddo, the chiefest at Casiphia; and I told them what they should say unto Iddo and his brethren the Nethinims at Casiphia: that they should cause the ministers of the house of our God to come unto us.
NET Bible
I sent them to Iddo, who was the leader in the place called Casiphia. I told them what to say to Iddo and his relatives, who were the temple servants in Casiphia, so they would bring us attendants for the temple of our God.
New Heart English Bible
I sent them forth to Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia; and I told them what they should tell Iddo, and his brothers the temple servants, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring to us ministers for the house of our God.
The Emphasized Bible
And I sent them forth unto Iddo the chief, at the place Casiphia, - and I put into their mouth words, to speak unto Iddo and his brethren the Nethinim, at the place Casiphia, to bring unto us attendants for the house of our God.
Webster
And I sent them with commandment to Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say to Iddo, and to his brethren the Nethinims, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring to us ministers for the house of our God.
World English Bible
I sent them forth to Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia; and I told them what they should tell Iddo, [and] his brothers the Nethinim, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring to us ministers for the house of our God.
Youngs Literal Translation
and I charge them for Iddo the head, in the place Casiphia, and put in their mouth words to speak unto Iddo, and his brethren the Nethinim, in the place Casiphia, to bring to us ministrants for the house of our God.
Themes
Casiphia » A place in the persian empire
Iddo » The chief of the jews established at casiphia
Levites » The list of those who returned from captivity
Topics
Interlinear
Maqowm
מקמה מקומה מקם מקום
Maqowm
place, home, room, whithersoever, open, space, country
Usage: 401
Suwm
Dabar
'ach
Sharath
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezra 8:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Servants For The Temple Are Gathered
16
Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam,
Phrases
Cross References
Ezra 2:43
The temple servants
Tabbaoth’s descendants,
Exodus 4:15
You will speak with him and tell him what to say.
Numbers 8:22-26
After that, the Levites came to do their work at the tent of meeting in the presence of Aaron and his sons. So they did to them as the Lord had commanded Moses concerning the Levites.
Numbers 18:6
Look, I have selected your fellow Levites from the Israelites as a gift for you,
Deuteronomy 18:18
I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him.
2 Samuel 14:3
Go to the king and speak these words to him.” Then Joab told her exactly what to say.
2 Samuel 14:19
The king asked, “Did Joab put you up to
The woman answered. “As you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or left from all my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave orders to me; he told your servant exactly what to say.
1 Chronicles 23:3-6
The Levites 30 years old or more were counted;
1 Chronicles 23:26-32
Also, the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the equipment for its service”
Ezra 2:58
All the temple servants and the descendants of Solomon’s servants 392.
Ezra 7:7
Some of the Israelites, priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and temple servants
Jeremiah 1:9
Then the Lord reached out His hand, touched my mouth,
Jeremiah 15:19
Therefore, this is what the Lord says:
you will stand in My presence.
And if you speak noble words,
rather than worthless ones,
you will be My spokesman.
It is they who must return to you;
you must not return to them.
Titus 1:5
The reason I left you in Crete