Ezra - 5:10



10 We asked them their names also, to inform you that we might write the names of the men who were at the head of them.

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Explanation and meaning of Ezra 5:10.

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We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them.
We asked them their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were at the head of them.
We asked also of them their names, that we might give thee notice: and we have written the names of the men that are the chief among them.
We asked their names also, to inform thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them.
And also their names we have asked of them, to let thee know, that we might write the names of the men who are at their head.
And we made request for their names, so that we might send you word, and give you the names of the men at the head of them.
We asked them their names also, to announce to thee, that we might write the names of the men that were at the head of them.
We asked them their names also, to inform you that we might write the names of the men who were at their head.
But we also required of them their names, so that we might report to you. And we have written down the names of their men, those who are leaders among them.

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Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

We asked their names also,.... The names of the elders, those that set men about this work:
to certify that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them; take the names of them in writing, that they might with certainty acquaint the king who they were, and that if it was necessary they might be called to an account for what they were doing.

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