Ezra 8:18 introduces Sherebiah, a capable man brought by God's hand — he is then listed among priests set apart in 8:24.

Ezra 8:19 introduces Hashabiah — he appears again in 8:24 among the priests set apart for the journey.

Ezekiel 44:8 rebukes priests who neglected their charge of holy things — here Ezra sets apart priests to faithfully guard the Temple treasures.

Numbers 3:8 assigns Levites to care for tabernacle furnishings — similar to Ezra's priests being set apart to transport temple articles.