Ezra 2:61

“And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:”

"And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:" - Ezra 2:61
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What does Ezra 2:61 mean?

The verse Ezra 2:61 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name." This…

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Legacy and Identity: Lessons from Ezra 2:61

In the book of Ezra, we are given a glimpse into the history of the Israelites returning from Babylonian captivity. Among the numerous names and genealogies, we encounter Ezra 2:61: "And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children…

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A Prayer of Restoration and Identity

Heavenly Father, In humble reverence, we come before You today, reflecting on the profound wisdom encapsulated in Your word, specifically in Ezra 2:61, where we see the lineage of priests being remembered, Lord. This passage speaks not only to the heritage of these individuals…

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Ezra 2:61 - "¶ And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:"
Isaiah 61:2 - "To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;"
Psalms 61:2 - "From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I."
Ezra 3:2
Ezra 3:2
Ezra 3:2
Ezra 3:2
Ezra 3:2
Ezra 9:1-2
Zerubbabel in Ezra chapter 2
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
"To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;" - Isaiah 61:2
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."
Psalm 61:1-2 - "1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. 2 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I."
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."