Ezra 2:13

Arabic 2023 (SAB) (الكتاب الشريف)

وَجِمَالُهُمْ 435 وَحَمِيرُهُمْ 6,720.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the number of descendants of Adonikam who returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem. It states that 666 people from Adonikam's family came back. The text does not have a speaker, as it is part of a census list.

Explained for Children

Imagine a big family reunion where all the cousins, aunts, and uncles come back home. This verse is like counting all those family members coming back to rebuild their old house. There were 666 family members from Adonikam's family who came back.

Historical Background

Ezra 2 is part of the Book of Ezra, which was written around 450-430 BCE. It records the return of the Israelites from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple. The census was taken by a leader named Zerubbabel, and the audience was the Israelites who were returning home.

Living It Out Today

Today, when a community faces a crisis or needs rebuilding, it can be a collective effort of families and individuals coming together. Like the descendants of Adonikam, people can contribute to the restoration and growth of their community.

Topics

• rebuilding
• return from exile
• census
• family
• community
• restoration

Related Verses

• 1 Chronicles 9:12
• Ezra 8:3
• Nehemiah 7:18
• Genesis 46:8-27
• Exodus 1:7

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the number 666 significant?

In this context, 666 is simply a census number and not meant to be symbolic. The number represents the actual count of Adonikam's family members who returned from Babylon.

Who was Adonikam?

Adonikam was one of the ancestors whose descendants are listed in this census. He was part of the Israelite community that had been in exile in Babylon.

How does this verse fit into the overall message of Ezra?

Ezra focuses on the return of the exiled Israelites to rebuild Jerusalem. This verse is part of a larger list of people who came back, emphasizing the collective effort to restore their homeland.

What can we learn from the descendants of Adonikam?

The descendants of Adonikam's willingness to return home and participate in rebuilding can inspire us to contribute to the restoration and strengthening of our communities.