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Ezra 2:7 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Ezra 2:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 2 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.”
Ezra 2:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 2:7
The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. The family of Elam (עֵילָם) bears a name with dual significance: it refers both to ancient kingdom east of Babylonia and means 'eternity' or 'hidden.' This geographical-theological name suggests either ancestral origin from Elam territory or spiritual aspiration toward eternal covenant. The 1,254 members constituted substantial community maintaining distinct identity through exile.Elam appears multiple times in Scripture as both place and person. Genesis 10:22 lists Elam as son of Shem, making Elamites related to but distinct from Is...
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Cross-References for Ezra 2:7
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“Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.”
“Zechariah”
“one thousand two hundred fifty-four.”
“one thousand two hundred fifty-four.”