Ezra 2:11

“The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.”

"The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three." - Ezra 2:11
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What does Ezra 2:11 mean?

Ezra 2:11 in the King James Version of the Bible reads as follows: "The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three." This verse is part of a passage that lists the names and numbers of the families that returned to Jerusalem after being exiled in Babylon. The Book of Ezra…

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The Hidden Legacy: Lessons from the Children of Bebai

As we turn our attention to the book of Ezra, particularly Ezra 2:11—a verse that might easily be overlooked due to its seemingly mundane listing of names and numbers—we find a profound reminder of God’s faithfulness and the legacy of His people. The verse states, "The children…

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A Prayer of Gratitude for the Faithful Remnant

O Sovereign Lord, Keeper of your promises, we humbly come before You today with hearts of gratitude and reverence, reflecting on the sacred moments captured in Your Word. As we meditate upon Ezra 2:11, which recounts the return of the children of Bebai—six hundred twenty and…

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Ezra 2:18 - "The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve."
Ezra 2:54 - "The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha."
Ezra 2:20 - "The children of Gibbar, ninety and five."
Ezra 2:24 - "The children of Azmaveth, forty and two."
Ezra 2:39 - "The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen."
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Ezra 2:9 - "The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore."
Ezra 2:27 - "The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two."
Ezra 2:29 - "The children of Nebo, fifty and two."
Ezra 2:56 - "The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,"
Ezra 2:53 - "The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah,"
Ezra 2:45 - "The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,"
Ezra 2:48 - "The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,"
Ezra 2:15 - "The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four."
Ezra 2:21 - "The children of Beth-lehem, an hundred twenty and three."
Ezra 2:51 - "The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,"
Ezra 2:49 - "The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,"