Ezra 2:21

Azerbajani (Azərbaycan Bibliyası 2008)

Bet-Lexem övladları – 123 nəfər;

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists 123 people from Bethlehem as part of a census or return from exile. It does not involve a speaker, but simply records a number. The key message is about the count of people from a specific place.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're counting how many kids come to your school from the same neighborhood. This verse does something similar, but it's about counting people from Bethlehem. It's like saying 123 kids came from the same street to a big party.

Historical Background

Ezra 2 is part of the Book of Ezra, written around 440 BC. The book records the return of the Israelites from exile in Babylon to Jerusalem. This verse gives a detailed count of people by their ancestral towns, helping to organize them upon return.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this could be like tracking the number of people from a particular town attending a community event. It emphasizes the importance of organization and knowing who is involved in a community effort.

Topics

• census
• return from exile
• community
• organization
• ancestral towns
• genealogy

Related Verses

• Nehemiah 7:27
• 1 Chronicles 2:51
• Micah 5:2
• Matthew 2:1
• Luke 2:4

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Bethlehem mentioned in Ezra?

Bethlehem is mentioned because it was one of the ancestral towns from which people returned to rebuild Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

What was the significance of listing people by their towns?

Listing people by their towns helped in organizing the returnees and assigning them roles based on their ancestral affiliations and skills.

How does this verse relate to the broader message of Ezra?

This verse is part of a larger census that records the return of the Israelites from Babylon to Jerusalem, emphasizing the organized return and rebuilding of their homeland.

Why are genealogies important in the Bible?

Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect individuals to their historical roots and to establish their lineage, often for matters of inheritance, priesthood, or proving one's connection to important figures like King David.