Ezra 8:9

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Ezra 8:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males.
Ezra 8:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Ezra 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Joab: Ezr 2:6; Neh 7:11 Ezra 8:11”
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