Ezra 8:16
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16 So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders of the people. I also sent for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of discernment.
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1 John 5:20
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20 And we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us understanding so that we can know the true God.[a] And now we live in fellowship with the true God because we live in fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the only true God, and he is eternal life.
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- 5:20 Greek the one who is true.
2 Timothy 2:7
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7 Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.
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Daniel 2:21
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21 He controls the course of world events;
he removes kings and sets up other kings.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the scholars.
Proverbs 28:2
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2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.
But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
Proverbs 20:5
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5 Though good advice lies deep within the heart,
a person with understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 2:6
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6 For the Lord grants wisdom!
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Ezra 10:39
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39 Shelemiah, Nathan, Adaiah,
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Ezra 10:21
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21 From the family of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.
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Ezra 8:18
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18 Since the gracious hand of our God was on us, they sent us a man named Sherebiah, along with eighteen of his sons and brothers. He was a very astute man and a descendant of Mahli, who was a descendant of Levi son of Israel.[a]
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- 8:18 Israel is the name that God gave to Jacob.
Ezra 8:13
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13 From the family of Adonikam, who came later[a]: Eliphelet, Jeuel, Shemaiah, and 60 other men.
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- 8:13 Or who were the last of his family.
2 Chronicles 2:12
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12 Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son, gifted with skill and understanding, who will build a Temple for the Lord and a royal palace for himself.
1 Chronicles 26:14
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14 The responsibility for the east gate went to Meshelemiah[a] and his group. The north gate was assigned to his son Zechariah, a man of unusual wisdom.
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1 Chronicles 12:32
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32 From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.
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1 Kings 3:11
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11 So God replied, “Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people with justice and have not asked for a long life or wealth or the death of your enemies—
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