Ezra 8:3

“Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty.”

"Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty." - Ezra 8:3
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What does Ezra 8:3 mean?

Ezra 8:3 (KJV) states, "Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty." This verse is part of the historical narrative found in the book of Ezra, which details the return of the Israelites…

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The Legacy of Faith: Standing Firm in Our Ancestry

The journey of Ezra and the people of Israel back to Jerusalem is a profound narrative of restoration, commitment, and faith. As seen in Ezra 8:3, we catch a glimpse into the meticulous genealogical records that defined a nation’s identity, lineage, and calling. The KJV captures…

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Heavenly Father, We come before You with reverent hearts, seeking Your guidance and blessings as we reflect on the profound history and legacy You have woven through the tapestry of Your people. Today we turn our thoughts to the sons of Shechaniah and the lineage of Pharosh, as…

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Ezra 2:8 - "The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five."
Ezra 8:7 - "And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males."
Ezra 8:10 - "And of the sons of Shelomith; the son of Josiphiah, and with him an hundred and threescore males."
Ezra 8:34 - "By number and by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that time."
Ezra 8:14 - "Of the sons also of Bigvai; Uthai, and Zabbud, and with them seventy males."
Ezra 8:5 - "Of the sons of Shechaniah; the son of Jahaziel, and with him three hundred males."
Ezra 7:3 - "The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,"
Ezra 7:8 - "And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king."
Ezra 8:12 - "And of the sons of Azgad; Johanan the son of Hakkatan, and with him an hundred and ten males."
Ezra 8:6 - "Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males."
Ezra 8:19 - "And Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, his brethren and their sons, twenty;"
Ezra 8:23 - "So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us."
Ezra 8:11 - "And of the sons of Bebai; Zechariah the son of Bebai, and with him twenty and eight males."