Ezra 2:4

“The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.”

"The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two." - Ezra 2:4
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What does Ezra 2:4 mean?

Ezra 2:4 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two." This verse is part of a passage that lists the number of Israelites who returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem. The entire chapter of Ezra 2 provides a…

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Counting Our Blessings: The Faithful Remnant of Shephatiah

As we delve into the detailed accounts found in the book of Ezra, we often encounter lists that may, at first glance, seem insignificant or tedious. Among these is a verse that merely states a number: "The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two" (Ezra 2:4 KJV)…

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A Prayer for Unity and Restoration Among the People

O Lord God of Hosts, In the quietness of this moment, we approach Your holy throne, acknowledging Your sovereignty and the profound intricacies of Your divine plan. As we reflect on the words from Ezra 2:4, “The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two,” we are…

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