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Ezra 2:39 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Ezra 2:39 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 2 verse 39 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen .”
Ezra 2:39 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 2:39
The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen—Harim (חָרִם) means 'flat-nosed' or 'consecrated/devoted,' from the root related to herem (devoted to destruction or sacred use). This dual meaning captures the priestly paradox: those consecrated to God's service handle what is herem—both holy offerings and defiling sin offerings. Their 1,017 members made them the smallest of the four major returning priestly families, yet still substantial.A descendant of this family, also named Harim, later signed Nehemiah's covenant (Nehemiah 10:5), showing continued faithfulness. The name's connection to 'co...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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“the fourth to Seorim”
“one thousand [and] seventeen.”
“and Elijah”