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Ezra 2:49 Cross-References
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“The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,”
Ezra 2:49 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 2:49
The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai—Three more Nethinim families appear in this carefully maintained census. Uzza (עֻזָּא, uzza, "strength") shares its name with the man who died touching the ark (2 Samuel 6:6-7), though no connection is implied. The name celebrates divine or human strength—appropriate for servants performing physically demanding temple labor. That common Israelite names appeared among Nethinim demonstrates their integration into covenant community.Paseah (פָּסֵחַ, paseach, "limping" or "lame") presents an unusual name possibly referencing physi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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