Ezra 8:19
Ezra 8:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, his brethren and their sons, twenty;”
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Read Full Chapter →Hashabiah and Jeshaiah of the Merari line come with twenty of their brethren and sons.
What Does Ezra 8:19 Mean?
The company of Levites grows further as Hashabiah and Jeshaiah, from the Merari branch of Levi, arrive with twenty of their relatives. Now the line of Merari is represented alongside the others, rounding out the Levitical presence.
What had been a worrying absence is quickly filled to overflowing. God not only met the need but supplied it generously. When His people seek to honor Him, He often answers beyond the asking, providing what is required so His worship may go forward unhindered.
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What does Ezra 8:19 mean?
Hashabiah and Jeshaiah of the Merari line come with twenty of their brethren and sons.