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Ezra 2:12 Cross-References
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“The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.”
Ezra 2:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 2:12
The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two. The family of Azgad (עַזְגָּד) bears a name meaning 'stern is Gad' or 'Gad is strong,' combining the tribal name Gad (גָּד) with az (עַז, strong/fierce). This theophoric name invokes one of Israel's twelve tribes, suggesting either ancestral connection to Gad's territory in Transjordan or theological testimony to divine strength. Their 1,222 members made them one of the larger returning families, demonstrating substantial commitment to restoration.The name's emphasis on strength proves significant: return from exile required not mer...
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Cross-References for Ezra 2:12
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“two thousand three hundred twenty-two.”
“Johanan the son of Hakkatan; and with him one hundred ten males.”