Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version From the descendants of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, New Living Translation From the family of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, English Standard Version Of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, Berean Standard Bible From the descendants of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, Berean Literal Bible Of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, and Uel, King James Bible Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel, New King James Version of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, New American Standard Bible of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, NASB 1995 of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, NASB 1977 of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, Legacy Standard Bible of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, Amplified Bible of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, Berean Annotated Bible From the descendants of Bani (built): Maadai (ornament of YHWH), Amram (exalted people), Uel (wish / will of God), Christian Standard Bible Bani’s descendants: Maadai, Amram, Uel, Holman Christian Standard Bible Bani’s descendants: Maadai, Amram, Uel, American Standard Version Of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, and Uel, English Revised Version Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel; GOD'S WORD® Translation From the descendants of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, International Standard Version From Bani's descendants: Maadai, Amram, Uel, NET Bible From the descendants of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, New Heart English Bible Of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, and Uel, Webster's Bible Translation Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFrom the descendants of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, World English Bible Of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOf the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, and Uel, Berean Literal Bible Of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, and Uel, Young's Literal Translation Of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, and Uel, Smith's Literal Translation From the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram and Uel, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOf the sons of Bani, Maaddi, Amran, and Uel, Catholic Public Domain Version From the sons of Bani, Maadai, Amram, and Uel, New American Bible of the descendants of Begui: Maadai, Amram, Uel, New Revised Standard Version Of the descendants of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOf the sons of Bachi, Maadai, Amram, Joel, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Of the sons of Baki: Mudai, Amram and Yuyel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, and Uel; Brenton Septuagint Translation And of the sons of Bani; Moodia, Amram, Uel, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Those Guilty of Intermarriage…33From the descendants of Hashum: Mattenai, Mattattah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, and Shimei. 34From the descendants of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, 35Benaiah, Bedeiah, Cheluhi,… Cross References From the descendants of Bani: Nehemiah 7:15 the descendants of Binnui, 648; Ezra 2:10 the descendants of Bani, 642; Nehemiah 10:14 And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani, Maadai, Deuteronomy 7:3-4 Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, / because they will turn your sons away from following Me to serve other gods. Then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and He will swiftly destroy you. Exodus 34:15-16 Do not make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, for when they prostitute themselves to their gods and sacrifice to them, they will invite you, and you will eat their sacrifices. / And when you take some of their daughters as brides for your sons, their daughters will prostitute themselves to their gods and cause your sons to do the same. 1 Kings 11:1-2 King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. Amram, Exodus 6:20 And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years. Numbers 26:58-59 These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam. 1 Chronicles 23:13 The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. Uel, Ezra 9:1-2 After these things had been accomplished, the leaders approached me and said, “The people of Israel, including the priests and Levites, have not kept themselves separate from the surrounding peoples whose abominations are like those of the Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Jebusites, Ammonites, Moabites, Egyptians, and Amorites. / Indeed, the Israelites have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and their sons, so that the holy seed has been mixed with the people of the land. And the leaders and officials have taken the lead in this unfaithfulness!” Nehemiah 13:23-27 In those days I also saw Jews who had married women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab. / Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or of the other peoples, but could not speak the language of Judah. / I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves! … Malachi 2:11-12 Judah has broken faith; an abomination has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the LORD’s beloved sanctuary by marrying the daughter of a foreign god. / As for the man who does this, may the LORD cut off from the tents of Jacob everyone who is awake and aware—even if he brings an offering to the LORD of Hosts. 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” … Joshua 23:12-13 For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them, / know for sure that the LORD your God will no longer drive out these nations before you. Instead, they will become for you a snare and a trap, a scourge in your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from this good land that the LORD your God has given you. 1 Corinthians 5:9-11 I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people. / I was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. / But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. Judges 3:5-6 Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. / And they took the daughters of these people in marriage, gave their own daughters to their sons, and served their gods. Treasury of Scripture Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel, Bani Ezra 10:29 And of the sons of Bani; Meshullam, Malluch, and Adaiah, Jashub, and Sheal, and Ramoth. Jump to Previous Amram Bani DescendantsJump to Next Amram Bani DescendantsEzra 10 1. Ezra encouraged to reform the strange marriages6. Ezra assembles the people 9. The people repent, and promise amendment 15. The care to perform it 18. The names of them which had married strange wives From the descendants of Bani: The mention of Bani's descendants highlights the importance of genealogies in the post-exilic community. Bani is a name that appears multiple times in the lists of returnees from Babylonian exile, indicating a family that was significant in the restoration of Israel. This reflects the emphasis on re-establishing the covenant community and maintaining purity among the Israelites, as seen in Ezra's reforms. Maadai: Amram: Uel: Persons / Places / Events 1. BaniA family or clan within the Israelite community. The descendants of Bani were among those who had taken foreign wives, which was against the Mosaic Law. 2. Maadai, Amram, Uel Individuals listed as descendants of Bani. They are specifically mentioned in the context of the community's repentance and the reform led by Ezra to address intermarriage with foreign women. 3. Ezra A scribe and priest who led the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was instrumental in the religious and social reforms, including addressing the issue of intermarriage. 4. Intermarriage Crisis The event where many Israelites, including priests and Levites, had married foreign women, which was contrary to the Law of Moses. This led to a communal repentance and a covenant renewal under Ezra's leadership. 5. Jerusalem The central place of worship and the location where these reforms and the public assembly took place. Teaching Points The Importance of Obedience to God's LawThe Israelites' intermarriage with foreign women was a direct violation of God's commandments. This highlights the importance of adhering to God's Word in all aspects of life. Repentance and Reform The listing of names, including those from the family of Bani, signifies personal accountability and the community's collective commitment to repentance and reform. Leadership in Spiritual Renewal Ezra's role as a leader in addressing sin within the community underscores the importance of godly leadership in guiding others back to righteousness. The Impact of Personal Choices on Community The actions of individuals, such as those from the family of Bani, had broader implications for the entire community, reminding us that personal choices can affect the spiritual health of the community. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 10:34?2. How does Ezra 10:34 emphasize the importance of repentance in our lives today? 3. What lessons from Ezra 10:34 can guide us in addressing sin within communities? 4. How does Ezra 10:34 connect with New Testament teachings on repentance and restoration? 5. In what ways can Ezra 10:34 inspire personal accountability and spiritual growth? 6. How can Ezra 10:34 encourage us to seek God's guidance in difficult situations? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in Ezra 10:34? 8. How does Ezra 10:34 reflect the theme of repentance in the Bible? 9. What theological implications arise from the actions taken in Ezra 10:34? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 10? 11. Should Ezra have ordered abandoning foreign wives and children? 12. Ezra 10:10 - How is this command to divorce reconcileable with other biblical teachings that appear to disapprove of divorce? 13. Ezra 10:44 - How can a just God require separating from wives and children if some may have converted to the faith? 14. Ezra 10:15 - Why are only a few individuals mentioned as opposing this course of action, despite its obvious moral and social implications? What Does Ezra 10:34 Mean From the descendants of BaniEzra 10:34 continues the roster of men who “had married foreign women” (Ezra 10:44) and who publicly repented. • The family of Bani appears repeatedly in Ezra and Nehemiah as part of the returned remnant (Ezra 2:10; Nehemiah 10:14). Their inclusion here underscores that even respected clans can drift, yet God calls every generation back to covenant faithfulness (Deuteronomy 7:3-4; 1 Peter 1:15-16). • By introducing this trio with the phrase “From the descendants of Bani,” Scripture affirms both corporate accountability and individual responsibility. God knows not only tribes and families but also every single heart (Psalm 33:13-15; Revelation 2:23). • The surrounding verses show a process of confession, agreement with God’s Word, and concrete steps of obedience (Ezra 10:11-12). True repentance still follows the same pattern today (Acts 3:19). Maadai • Maadai is the first individual named in verse 34. His personal decision to stand with the repentant contrasts with earlier disobedience, illustrating that grace meets us when we turn (Isaiah 55:7; 1 John 1:9). • His inclusion also highlights that repentance is public and traceable. Just as Paul later urges believers to “prove their repentance by their deeds” (Acts 26:20), Maadai’s name is forever linked to a community-wide course correction. • Notice how God records ordinary believers, not just leaders. This echoes Jesus’ teaching that our Father “sees what is done in secret” (Matthew 6:4) and will one day acknowledge faithful service (Romans 2:6-7). Amram • Amram follows on the list, reminding us that repentance is neither generational nor positional—it is personal. Like the Amram who fathered Moses centuries earlier (Exodus 6:20), this man’s name testifies that family heritage cannot replace present obedience (Philippians 3:4-9). • His willingness to be counted among the repentant aligns with the call in James 4:8: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” • By standing up in a moment of spiritual renewal, Amram models how God’s people should respond whenever Scripture exposes sin (Hebrews 4:12-13). Uel • Uel completes the trio. Though little else is recorded about him, his name in this verse shows that no act of repentance is too small to register in heaven’s ledger (Luke 15:7). • His example fits the broader biblical pattern: when confronted with sin, believers must separate from whatever competes with wholehearted devotion (2 Corinthians 6:17-18). • Uel joined Maadai and Amram in submitting to the leaders’ directive (Ezra 10:16-17), illustrating Ecclesiastes 4:9-10—strength is found in shared obedience. summary Ezra 10:34 is more than a brief genealogical note; it captures three men—Maadai, Amram, and Uel—who, along with their larger family, owned their sin and acted to restore covenant faithfulness. The verse reminds us that God records individual responses, expects real repentance, and welcomes every heart that turns to Him. Hebrew From the descendantsמִבְּנֵ֣י (mib·bə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Bani: בָנִ֔י (ḇā·nî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1137: Bani -- the name of several Israelites Maadai, מַעֲדַ֥י (ma·‘ă·ḏay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4572: Maadai -- an Israelite Amram, עַמְרָ֖ם (‘am·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6019: Amram -- the father of Moses, also an Israelite Uel, וְאוּאֵֽל׃ (wə·’ū·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 177: Uel -- desire Links Ezra 10:34 NIVEzra 10:34 NLT Ezra 10:34 ESV Ezra 10:34 NASB Ezra 10:34 KJV Ezra 10:34 BibleApps.com Ezra 10:34 Biblia Paralela Ezra 10:34 Chinese Bible Ezra 10:34 French Bible Ezra 10:34 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 10:34 Of the sons of Bani: Maadai Amram (Ezr. Ez) |



