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Ezra 2:61 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Ezra 2:61 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 2 verse 61 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:”
Ezra 2:61 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 2:61
And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai—The genealogical crisis deepens: even priests lacked documentation. Habaiah (חֲבַיָּה) means "Yahweh has hidden," Koz (קוֹץ) means "thorn," and Barzillai (בַּרְזִלַּי) means "iron" or "strong."The third family took the name of Barzillai the Gileadite through marriage (2 Samuel 19:31-39)—choosing a wealthy benefactor's name over their priestly lineage. This is Esau's bargain repeated: trading birthright for immediate advantage (Genesis 25:29-34). Priestly ministry requires uncompromised i...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 2:61
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“when David was come to Mahanaim”
“and let them be of those who eat at your table; for so they came to me when I fled from Absalom your brother.”
“the children of Hakkoz”
“to conduct him over the Jordan.”