Ezra 2:12

“The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.”

"The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two." - Ezra 2:12
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What does Ezra 2:12 mean?

Ezra 2:12 in the King James Version reads, "The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two." This verse is part of the book of Ezra, which tells the story of the Jews returning from exile in Babylon to Jerusalem. The book of Ezra is a historical account of the…

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The Journey of Faith: Counting the Faithful

As we open the book of Ezra, we are ushered into a narrative that is rich in history, struggle, and redemption. Ezra 2:12 reads, "The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two." On the surface, this verse may seem merely a statistical detail among a list of names…

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A Prayer for God’s Heritage: Reflecting on Ezra 2:12

O Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, we come before you, reflecting on your sovereign guidance and the promises You have made to Your people throughout generations. We lift up our hearts in gratitude for Your faithfulness as we meditate on the words of Ezra 2:12, which say…

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Ezra 6:1-12
Nehemiah 12:33 - "And Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,"
Nehemiah 12:13 - "Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;"
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Ezra 8:12 - "And of the sons of Azgad; Johanan the son of Hakkatan, and with him an hundred and ten males."
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Nehemiah 12:1 - "Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,"
Ezra 2:22 - "The men of Netophah, fifty and six."
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."
"Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time." - Ezra 7:12
Ezra 9:1-2
Nehemiah 12:26 - "These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe."
Ezra 10:12 - "Then all the congregation answered and said with a loud voice, As thou hast said, so must we do."
Ezra 2:9 - "The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore."
Ezra 2:27 - "The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two."