Ezra 2:57

“The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.”

"The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami." - Ezra 2:57
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What does Ezra 2:57 mean?

Ezra 2:57 (KJV) - The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami. The book of Ezra is primarily a historical record of the return of the Jewish exiles to Jerusalem from Babylon and the rebuilding of the temple. This…

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Restoration and Identity: Reflections from Ezra 2:57

When reading the historical accounts of the returning exiles in the book of Ezra, it’s easy to overlook seemingly trivial details such as lists of names. Ezra 2:57 presents us with a brief record of families, saying: "The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the…

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A Prayer for Restoration and Unity in the Church

Heavenly Father, Almighty God, who reigns over all creation, I come before You in reverence and awe, reflecting upon the intricate tapestry of Your Word as revealed in Ezra 2:57. The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the…

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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 2:27 - "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."
Ezra 2:21 - "The children of Beth-lehem, an hundred twenty and three."
Ezra 2:51 - "The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,"