Ezra 2:36

“The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.”

"The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three." - Ezra 2:36
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What does Ezra 2:36 mean?

Ezra 2:36 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five." This is a short and seemingly straightforward verse, but it contains important historical and symbolic significance within the broader context of the book of Ezra and…

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Restoration of Identity: The Role of Priests in Rebuilding God's Temple

Ezra 2:36 KJV: "The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three." In the grand narrative of restoration found within the Book of Ezra, we encounter a remarkable moment in the history of Israel. After enduring the Babylonian captivity…

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A Prayer for Reverence and Restoration in Worship

O Gracious and Everlasting Father, In this sacred moment, we pause to reflect on Your glorious presence among us and to honor the rich tapestry of Your holy Word. Today, we specifically lift up Ezra 2:36, which speaks of the priests, the children of Jedaiah, of the house of…

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Ezra 2:36 - "¶ The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three."
Ezra 10:36 - "Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,"
"Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib," - Ezra 10:36
Ezra 8:36 - "¶ And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the house of God."
Nehemiah 12:36 - "And his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azarael, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethaneel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God, and Ezra the scribe before them."
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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 9:1-2
"¶ And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the house of God." - Ezra 8:36
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,"
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."