📖 Ezra — Chapter 2 (KJV)
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Ezra 2:1 Now these are Rthe children of the province that went up out of the captivity, of those which had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away unto Babylon, and came again unto Jerusalem and Judah, every one unto his city;
Ezra 2:2 Which came with RZerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, TSeraiah, TReelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, TMizpar, Bigvai, TRehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:
Ezra 2:3 The children of RParosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.
Ezra 2:4 The children of RShephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.
Ezra 2:5 The children of RArah, seven hundred seventy and five.
Ezra 2:6 The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and RJoab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.
Ezra 2:7 The children of RElam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
Ezra 2:8 The children of RZattu, nine hundred forty and five.
Ezra 2:9 The children of RZaccai, seven hundred and threescore.
Ezra 2:10 The children of RTBani, six hundred forty and two.
Ezra 2:11 The children of RBebai, six hundred twenty and three.
Ezra 2:12 The children of RAzgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.
Ezra 2:13 The children of RAdonikam, six hundred sixty and six.
Ezra 2:14 The children of RBigvai, two thousand fifty and six.
Ezra 2:15 The children of RAdin, four hundred fifty and four.
Ezra 2:16 The children of RAter of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.
Ezra 2:17 The children of RBezai, three hundred twenty and three.
Ezra 2:18 The children of RTJorah, an hundred and twelve.
Ezra 2:19 The children of RHashum, two hundred twenty and three.
Ezra 2:20 The children of RTGibbar, ninety and five.
Ezra 2:21 The children of Bethlehem, an hundred twenty and three.
Ezra 2:22 The men of RNetophah, fifty and six.
Ezra 2:23 The men of RAnathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.
Ezra 2:24 The children of RTAzmaveth, forty and two.
Ezra 2:25 The children of Kirjatharim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.
Ezra 2:26 The children of RRamah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.
Ezra 2:27 The men of RMichmas, an hundred twenty and two.
Ezra 2:28 The men of Bethel and Ai, two hundred twenty and three.
Ezra 2:29 The children of RNebo, fifty and two.
Ezra 2:30 The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six.
Ezra 2:31 The children of the other RElam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
Ezra 2:32 The children of RHarim, three hundred and twenty.
Ezra 2:33 The children of RLod, THadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.
Ezra 2:34 The children of RJericho, three hundred forty and five.
Ezra 2:35 The children of RSenaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.
Ezra 2:36 The priests: the children of RJedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.
Ezra 2:37 The children of RImmer, a thousand fifty and two.
Ezra 2:38 The children of RPashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
Ezra 2:39 The children of RHarim, a thousand and seventeen.
Ezra 2:40 The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of RTHodaviah, seventy and four.
Ezra 2:41 The singers: the children of RAsaph, an hundred twenty and eight.
Ezra 2:42 The children of Rthe porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine.
Ezra 2:43 The RNethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
Ezra 2:44 The children of Keros, the children of RTSiaha, the children of Padon,
Ezra 2:45 The children of RLebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,
Ezra 2:46 The children of Hagab, the children of TShalmai, the children of Hanan,
Ezra 2:47 The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,
Ezra 2:48 The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,
Ezra 2:49 The children of Uzza, the children of RPaseah, the children of Besai,
Ezra 2:50 The children of Asnah, the children of RMehunim, the children of TNephusim,
Ezra 2:51 The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
Ezra 2:52 The children of RTBazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,
Ezra 2:53 The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of RThamah,
Ezra 2:54 The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
Ezra 2:55 The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of RTPeruda,
Ezra 2:56 The children of RJaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
Ezra 2:57 The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of RPochereth of Zebaim, the children of TAmi.
Ezra 2:58 All the RNethinims, and the children of Solomon’s servants, were three hundred ninety and two.
Ezra 2:59 And these were they which went up from Telmelah, Telharsa, Cherub, TAddan, and Immer: but they could not shew their father’s house, and their Tseed, whether they were of Israel:
Ezra 2:60 The children Rof Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.
Ezra 2:61 And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:
Ezra 2:62 These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: Rtherefore Twere they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.
Ezra 2:63 And the RTTirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim.
Ezra 2:64 The whole congregation together was Rforty and two thousand three hundred and threescore,
Ezra 2:65 Beside their Rservants and their maids, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and there were among them two hundred singing men and singing women.
Ezra 2:66 Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;
Ezra 2:67 Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.
Ezra 2:68 And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD which is at Jerusalem, Roffered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place:
Ezra 2:69 They gave after their ability unto Rthe treasure of the work threescore and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one hundred priests’ garments.
Ezra 2:70 So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Ezra 2:1–35 — The returning families and towns
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The chapter records households and towns represented among those returning from captivity. The repeated names and numbers preserve the identity of a community rebuilding its life. Return is not simply the action of a famous leader: many families participate, bringing their histories and responsibilities with them.
Key Truth: Remember the many people involved in a shared restoration.
Check What You Remember
1. From which captivity were the people returning? (Ezra 2:1)
Find it in Ezra 2:1 (KJV).
2. Which leader is named first with those returning? (Ezra 2:2)
Find it in Ezra 2:2 (KJV).
3. How many men of Anathoth are listed? (Ezra 2:23)
Find it in Ezra 2:23 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ezra 2:36–63 — Servants and verified responsibilities
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and temple servants are named. Some people cannot establish their genealogy, and certain priestly claimants are kept from priestly privileges pending resolution. This belongs to Israel's inherited priesthood arrangements; it is not a statement that human worth depends on ancestry. Entrusted offices require appropriate verification.
Key Truth: Distinguish a person's worth from qualifications for a particular office.
Check What You Remember
1. Whose descendants are listed as singers? (Ezra 2:41)
Find it in Ezra 2:41 (KJV).
2. What could some priestly claimants not find? (Ezra 2:62)
Find it in Ezra 2:62 (KJV).
3. What priestly means are named for awaiting a decision? (Ezra 2:63)
Find it in Ezra 2:63 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ezra 2:64–70 — The community settles and gives
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The totals include servants, singers, and animals alongside the congregation. Some leaders give freely according to their ability for rebuilding God's house. The people then settle in their cities. A community's restoration includes homes, resources, service, and willing generosity, not merely a list of names or a building project.
Key Truth: Give according to ability and help rebuild community life.
Check What You Remember
1. How many were in the whole congregation? (Ezra 2:64)
Find it in Ezra 2:64 (KJV).
2. How did the leaders offer for God's house? (Ezra 2:68)
Find it in Ezra 2:68 (KJV).
3. According to what did they give? (Ezra 2:69)
Find it in Ezra 2:69 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Nehemiah 7:5 — Nehemiah also uses a register of those who first returned.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can you value both the people and practical needs within a rebuilding community?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How is the return connected with the people’s former homes?
2. How does the register distinguish temple-service groups?
3. What limitation is acknowledged for some returning families?
4. Why are some claimants excluded from priesthood?
5. How are the gifts and settlement described together?
Notes
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