Ezra 8:18

And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of understanding, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel; and Sherebiah, with his sons and his brethren, eighteen;

Cross-references

Ezra 8:16 Historical context

Ezra 8:16 lists the leaders Ezra sent for earlier, providing context for Sherebiah's arrival.

Ezra 8:22 Parallel

In Ezra 8:22, the phrase 'hand of our God' appears again, reinforcing trust in divine protection.

Ezra 8:24 Historical context

Ezra 8:24 shows Sherebiah being set apart as priestly leader, continuing the narrative from here.

Ezra 7:28 Parallel

In Ezra 7:28, the hand of God was on Ezra personally; here it is on the group, showing consistent favor.

Ezra 7:6 Related theme

Ezra 7:6 speaks of 'the hand of the LORD' on Ezra, echoing the 'good hand of our God' that enabled the return.

Numbers 3:20 Historical context

Numbers 3:20 lists Mahli as a son of Merari, establishing the lineage of Sherebiah here.

1 Chronicles 6:19 Historical context

1 Chronicles 6:19 also lists Mahli from Merari, confirming Sherebiah's Levitical descent.

Nehemiah 2:8 uses the same phrase 'the good hand of God' for divine provision, linking the restoration efforts.

Nehemiah 8:7 Historical context

Nehemiah 8:7 lists Sherebiah among Levites teaching the Law, the same leader brought from Babylon in Ezra's return.

Nehemiah 9:4 Historical context

Nehemiah 9:4 again names Sherebiah among Levites leading prayer, confirming his ongoing role in the restored community.

Nehemiah 9:5 Historical context

Nehemiah 9:5 includes Sherebiah in the call to bless God, the same Levitical leader from Ezra's expedition.

Nehemiah 10:12 Historical context

Nehemiah 10:12 records Sherebiah among those sealing the covenant, the same Levite who returned with Ezra.

Nehemiah 12:24 Historical context

Nehemiah 12:24 names both Hashabiah and Sherebiah as chief Levites, exactly matching the pair listed in Ezra's return.