Ezra 2:26

“The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.”

"The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one." - Ezra 2:26
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What does Ezra 2:26 mean?

Ezra 2:26 (KJV): "The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one." The book of Ezra is a historical account of the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple. This verse mentions two cities, Ramah and Geba, and the number…

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From Captivity to Community: The Story of Ramah and Gaba

The verse Ezra 2:26, which states, "The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one," is a seemingly simple census record, yet within these numbers lies a profound testament to the journey of identity, restoration, and the faithfulness of God. This verse, nestled…

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Prayer for Community Restoration and Unity

Heavenly Father, As we gather in spirit and truth, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging Your sovereignty and greatness. We find solace and inspiration in Your Word, especially in the verses that recount the journeys of Your people. Today we reflect on Ezra 2:26…

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Ezra 2:26 - "The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one."
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Ezra 10:26 - "And of the sons of Elam; Mattaniah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, and Abdi, and Jeremoth, and Eliah."
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 3:2
Ezra 3:2
Ezra 3:2
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Ezra 8:26 - "I even weighed unto their hand six hundred and fifty talents of silver, and silver vessels an hundred talents, and of gold an hundred talents;"
Ezra 3:2
Ezra 3:2
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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."
Ezra 7:26 - "And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment."
Ezra 9:1-2
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 2:11 - "The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three."
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,"