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Ezra 8:15

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Ezra 8:15

Verse 15 of 36

Scripture focus

And I gathered them together to the river that runneth to Ahava; and there abode we in tents three days: and I viewed the people, and the priests, and found there none of the sons of Levi.

Ezra 8:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ezra 8:15

Theological / Devotional

The river. The river, or canal, called Ahava in verses 21, 31, is otherwise unknown. The Ezra record leaves the impression that it was rather centrally located in Babylonia, for it was easy to make contact with the Levites, to whom an additional appeal was sent from that place (see verses 15-20). Some have considered it equivalent to the Talmudic ’Ihi, which they identify with the modern Hit, northwest of Babylon.

Sons of Levi. The reason for the absence of Levites is probably the same as that discussed in connection with Ezra 2:40, where the small number of returning Levites is apparent (see also on Ezra 8:1).

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