Ezra 10:32 (KJV)

What does Ezra 10:32 mean?

Ezra 10:32 lists three individuals—Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah—by name. This verse is part of a larger section that records the names of those involved in a specific event during Ezra's time.

Ezra 10 is a record of the people who had taken foreign wives, which was seen as a serious issue for the returned exiles trying to restore their community's faithfulness. The verse simply names three men among those listed, showing the personal and communal nature of the situation. These names are part of a public record, emphasizing accountability and transparency in the community's response.