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Ezra 2:40 Cross-References

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The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four. Hodaviah: or, Judah called also Hodevah

Ezra 2:40 (KJV)

Historical Context for Ezra 2:40

People Mentioned

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JeshuaLevite whose sons (descendants) returned to Judah after captivity (EZR 2:40)
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Kadmielhis sons (descendants) returned to Judah after captivity (EZR 2:40)
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Hodaviahhis sons (descendants) returned to Judah after captivity (EZR 2:40)

Commentary on Ezra 2:40

The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel (הַלְוִיִּם בְּנֵי־יֵשׁוּעַ לְקַדְמִיאֵל)—The shift to haleviyim (the Levites) marks a dramatic statistical change: only 74 Levites returned versus 4,289 priests (vv. 36-39), a ratio of 1:58. This severe underrepresentation suggests most Levites (assistants to priests, musicians, gatekeepers) had assimilated into Babylonian society. The name Jeshua means 'Yahweh saves,' while Kadmiel means 'God is ancient/eternal'—together proclaiming salvation through the eternal God.Levites' duties included teaching Torah (Deuteronomy 33:10), suggesting this lo...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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