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Ezra 2:41 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Ezra 2:41 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 2 verse 41 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight.”
Ezra 2:41 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 2:41
The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight (הַמְשֹׁרְרִים בְּנֵי אָסָף)—The term meshorerim (singers) designates temple musicians, with Asaph (אָסָף, 'collector/gatherer') being David's chief musician who authored 12 psalms (Psalms 50, 73-83). That 128 singers returned—nearly double the 74 Levites—demonstrates worship's priority in restoration. Music wasn't auxiliary but essential to rebuilding spiritual infrastructure.Asaph's Psalms often deal with national crisis, theodicy, and covenant faithfulness—perfectly suited for the return generation's struggles. These 128 singer...
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Cross-References for Ezra 2:41
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“who stood on his right hand”
“David and the captains of the army set apart for the service certain of the sons of Asaph”
“the son of Zabdi”
“Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brothers”
“one hundred forty-eight.”