Bible Dictionary
ISH-SECHEL
Ish-sechel, meaning “man of discretion,” was a Levite brought to Ezra from Casiphia to serve in the house of God. He is mentioned only in Ezra 8:18.
Definition
Ish-sechel, meaning “man of discretion,” was a Levite of the sons of Mahli. He was brought to Ezra from Casiphia when ministers were needed for the house of God.
Biblical Usage
Ish-sechel is mentioned in connection with Ezra’s request for ministers for the house of God. He is the man of discretion whom the Levites brought according to God’s good hand upon them.
Historical Background
The name appears only in Ezra 8:18 and is preserved as a marginal reading explaining the phrase “a man of discretion.”
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ish'-se-kel ('ish sekhel, "man of discretion"): Ezra, at one time in need of ministers for the house of God, sent "unto Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia." "And according to the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of discretion (m "Ish-sechel"), of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel" (Ezr 8:18). This is the only reference to Ish-sechel.</p>