9 of the descendants of Joab, Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men;
9 Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males.
9 Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men.
9 Family of Joab: Obadiah son of Jehiel, and 218 men
9 of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males;
9 From the family of Joab: Obadiah son of Jehiel and 218Â other men.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezra 8:9
Commentary on Ezra 8:1-20
(Read Ezra 8:1-20)
Ezra assembles the outcasts of Israel, and the dispersed of Judah. God raised up the spirits of a small remnant to accompany him. What a pity that good men should omit a good work, for want of being spoken to!