What does Ezra 8:16 mean?

So I sent for the leaders—Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam—and for two teachers, Joiarib and Elnathan. Ezra 8:16 - Modern Text Bible

(Ezra calls on respected leaders and teachers to help solve the problem.)