Ezra 2:34

“The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.”

"The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five." - Ezra 2:34
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What does Ezra 2:34 mean?

Ezra 2:34 (KJV) reads: "The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five." This verse is part of a larger passage listing the numbers of people from different cities who returned to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon, as recorded in the book of Ezra. This passage is…

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Restoration and Rebuilding: A Lesson from Jericho’s Children

In Ezra 2:34, we encounter a seemingly simple but profound enumeration of the people who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The King James Version (KJV) reads, "The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five." At first glance, this count of 345 individuals…

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A Prayer for Community and Heritage

Heavenly Father, As I kneel before You, I reflect upon the words recorded in Ezra 2:34, "The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five." Lord, I come to You with a heart full of gratitude as I contemplate the significance of these numbers—these names—these lives that…

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