Ezra 2:17

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

بَنُو بِيصَايَ وَعَدَدُهُمْ ثَلَاثُ مِئَةٍ وَثَلَاثَةٍ وَعِشرُونَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the number of people from the family of Bezai who returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem. There were 323 members of this family. The list is part of a larger record of the returnees.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're counting how many kids are in your class. This verse is like counting how many people from the same family came back home after being away for a long time. There were 323 people from the Bezai family who came back.

Historical Background

Ezra 2 is part of the Book of Ezra, written after the Babylonian exile. It records the return of the Israelites to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel and later Ezra. The list in this chapter includes the names and numbers of different families who returned to rebuild their homeland.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us of the importance of community and coming together. Just as the Bezai family came back together, we can work together with our communities to rebuild and support each other, especially after difficult times.

Topics

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

Related Verses

• Ezra 7:7
• Nehemiah 7:21
• 1 Chronicles 9:14
• Luke 2:36-38
• Revelation 7:4-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of the list in Ezra 2?

The list in Ezra 2 was used to record the returnees to Jerusalem, showing the size and composition of the returning groups, which helped in organizing the rebuilding efforts.

Why is the number of people important?

The number of people in each family group was important for organizing the community and understanding the scale of the rebuilding effort after exile.

How does this relate to modern community rebuilding?

This verse can inspire communities today to work together in rebuilding efforts, whether it's after a natural disaster or societal challenges, by emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration.

What can we learn about family from Ezra 2:17?

This verse highlights the importance of family lineage and the role of families in maintaining community structures, even after significant upheavals like exile.