Ezra 8:17
The Scripture
(17) And I sent them with commandment unto Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say unto Iddo, and to his brethren the Nethinims, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring unto us ministers for the house of our God.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The people of Israel returned to Jerusalem and began to rebuild the temple and its surrounding walls. They also gathered to write down the law and to organize the community, showing a desire to follow God's commandments.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 4:15Deuteronomy 18:18II Samuel 14:3II Samuel 14:19Jeremiah 1:9Jeremiah 15:19Ezra 2:43Ezra 2:58Ezra 7:7Numbers 8:22Numbers 8:23Numbers 8:24
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