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Ezra 2:23 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Ezra 2:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 2 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.”
Ezra 2:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezra 2:23
The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight. Anathoth (עֲנָתוֹת, Anathoth) carries profound significance—this was Jeremiah's hometown (Jeremiah 1:1). That 128 men from this small Benjaminite town returned demonstrates remarkable faith. Jeremiah had prophesied both Jerusalem's destruction and eventual restoration, purchasing land in Anathoth during the siege as a prophetic sign (Jeremiah 32:6-15). His relatives had opposed him (Jeremiah 11:21-23), yet now Anathoth's descendants returned to rebuild.The Hebrew term anashim (אֲנָשִׁים, 'men') here likely means adult males, heads of households...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 2:23
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“daughter of Gallim! Listen”
“who seek your life”
“one hundred twenty-eight.”
“and Almon with its suburbs; four cities.”
“of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:”