Ezra 2:70

“So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities.”

"So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities." - Ezra 2:70
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What does Ezra 2:70 mean?

The King James Version of Ezra 2:70 reads, "So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities." At first glance, this verse may seem straightforward and…

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Restoration of Identity: Finding Home in God’s Purpose

As we ponder the verse Ezra 2:70 from the King James Version, we are struck by the organizational follow-through of a community returning to their homeland. It illustrates a moment of poignant significance in Jewish history—the return from exile and the restoration of identity…

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A Prayer of Unity and Restoration

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts filled with gratitude, seeking to understand the profound implications of Your Word as revealed in Ezra 2:70. This scripture reminds us of the importance of community and the diverse roles that each member plays within it…

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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."
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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 2:53 - "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,"
Ezra 2:49 - "The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,"
Ezra 7:2 - "The son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub,"