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Ezra 2:38 Cross-References
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“The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.”
Ezra 2:38 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 2:38
The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven—Pashur (פַּשְׁחוּר) appears to derive from an Egyptian root meaning 'portion of Horus,' suggesting this priestly family may have had Egyptian connections, perhaps from the Exodus generation or later sojourns in Egypt. With 1,247 members, this was the largest returning priestly family, nearly 29% of all priests—a remarkable concentration from one lineage.This Pashhur is distinct from Immer's son who persecuted Jeremiah (20:1) and from the Pashhur who heard Jeremiah's warnings to Zedekiah (21:1). The name's Egyptian etymology creates...
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“the son of Pashhur”
“Maaseiah”
“one thousand two hundred forty-seven.”