Ezr 8:16-17 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ezra 8:16-17: 8:16-17 The Hebrew term translated men of discernment refers to those who could interpret and explain the Torah. These men were probably respected because of their expertise in Scripture (cp. Neh 8:8-9 ). Ezra commissioned them to use their influence to recruit more Levites.

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‏ Ezra 8:16-17

Summary for Ezra 8:16-17: 8:16-17 ^a The Hebrew term translated men of discernment refers to those who could interpret and explain the Torah. These men were probably respected because of their expertise in Scripture (cp. Neh 8:8-9 ^b). Ezra commissioned them to use their influence to recruit more Levites.