Ezra 2:53

“The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah,”

"The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah," - Ezra 2:53
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What does Ezra 2:53 mean?

Ezra 2:53 (KJV) – “The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah.” Ezra 2:53 is a verse from the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically from the book of Ezra. This verse appears in a list of the families who returned from exile in Babylon to Jerusalem…

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The Legacy of Names: A Devotional on Ezra 2:53

In the book of Ezra, we witness a monumental moment in the history of Israel—a return from exile and the rebuilding of a sacred identity. Among the long lists of names and ancestral lines found in these chapters, one verse stands out with particular poignancy: "The children of…

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A Prayer for Community and Restoration

O Lord, God of our fathers, we come before You today with humble hearts, reflecting on the words found in the book of Ezra, particularly Ezra 2:53, which mentions, "The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah." In these names, we see not just families…

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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."
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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 2:48 - "The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,"
Ezra 2:15 - "The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four."
Ezra 7:2 - "The son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub,"
Ezra 2:21 - "The children of Beth-lehem, an hundred twenty and three."
Ezra 2:45 - "The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,"