King James Version
What Does Ezra 2:34 Mean?
“The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.”
Context
32
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
33
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five. Hadid: or, Harid, as it is in some copies
34
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
35
The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.
36
The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**12. he was with them hid in the house of God--**Certain persons connected with the priesthood had a right to occupy the buildings in the outer wall, and all within the outer wall was often called the temple. Jehoiada and his family resided in one of these apartments.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Ezra. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Ezra 2:34 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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