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Ezra 2:39 Cross-References

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The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen .

Ezra 2:39 (KJV)

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Harimhis sons (descendants) returned to Judah after captivity (EZR 2:39)

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...

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