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Ezra 2:31 Cross-References
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“The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.”
Ezra 2:31 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 2:31
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. The designation 'the other Elam' (עֵילָם אַחֵר, Elam acher) distinguishes this group from another Elam mentioned earlier (Ezra 2:7, with 1,254 members—interestingly, the same number). Elam (עֵילָם, Elam, meaning 'eternity' or 'hidden') was both a family name and a powerful ancient kingdom east of Babylon. The biblical Elam descended from Shem (Genesis 10:22), making Elamites distant relatives of Israel.The repetition of 1,254 for both Elam groups presents textual curiosity. Some scholars suggest scribal duplication, others ...
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“one thousand two hundred fifty-four.”
“one thousand two hundred fifty-four.”