Ezra 2:12

Arabic KEH Ketab El Hayat (كتاب الحياة)

بَنُو عَزْجَدَ: أَلْفٌ وِمِئَتَانِ واثْنَانِ وَعِشْرُونَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the number of people from the family of Azgad who returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem. It's part of a census list in Ezra. The key message is about the return and restoration of the Israelites.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're counting your classmates to see who's back from a long vacation. This verse is like that but for a big family named Azgad. They're all coming home to help rebuild their old town.

Historical Background

Ezra wrote this chapter during the post-exilic period, around the 5th century BCE. It records the return of the Israelites to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile. The audience was the returned exiles and future generations who would read about their ancestors' journey.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us of the importance of community and coming together after difficult times. Just like the people of Azgad, we can support each other in rebuilding and restoring our communities.

Topics

• Restoration
• Community
• Census
• Exile
• Return
• Rebuilding

Related Verses

• Ezra 2:64
• Nehemiah 7:10
• 1 Chronicles 9:12
• Luke 2:36
• Jeremiah 29:10

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of listing people by family names?

Listing people by family names helped in organizing the community and assigning responsibilities for rebuilding Jerusalem.

Why was the number of people important?

Knowing the number of people helped in planning the rebuilding efforts and in distributing resources among the returning community.

How does this verse relate to the theme of restoration?

This verse highlights the process of restoration by showing the return of families like Azgad, who played a part in rebuilding Jerusalem after the exile.

What can we learn about community from this verse?

We learn about the importance of community in times of rebuilding and restoration, as seen through the collective effort of the returned exiles.