King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.
Complete Jewish Bible:
descendants of Hashum 223
Berean Standard Bible:
the descendants of Hashum, 223;
American Standard Version:
The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The children{H1121} of Hashum{H2828}, two hundred{H3967} twenty{H6242} and three{H7969}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Nehemiah 7:22
- The children of Hashum, three hundred twenty and eight.
Ezra 10:33
- Of the sons of Hashum; Mattenai, Mattathah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, [and] Shimei.
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Commentary for Ezra 2:19
Ezra 2:19 is a verse from a section of the book that lists the families and numbers of Israelites who returned from the Babylonian exile to Judah. The verse specifically mentions "the children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three." This verse is part of a larger catalog of names and numbers that serves to document the remnants of the tribes of Israel who were repatriated to their homeland after a period of exile that lasted approximately 70 years, as prophesied by the prophet Jeremiah.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the aftermath of the Babylonian conquest of Judah, which culminated in the destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple in 586 BCE. The Persian king, Cyrus the Great, later conquered Babylon and issued a decree in 538 BCE allowing the Jewish exiles to return to their land and rebuild the Temple. This decree marked the beginning of the Persian period for the Jews, and it is during this time that the events recorded in the book of Ezra take place.
The themes of Ezra 2:19 include the restoration of Israel, the importance of genealogical records in preserving the identity of the tribes, and the fulfillment of divine prophecy. The meticulous listing of returning exiles emphasizes the continuity of the Israelite community and the care taken to ensure that each family and group was accounted for upon their return. This attention to detail also underscores the religious and cultural significance of maintaining the integrity of the tribes and their inheritances in the land of Israel.
In summary, Ezra 2:19 reflects a moment of hope and restoration for the Israelites as they return from exile, re-establish their presence in the Promised Land, and begin the process of religious and national redefinition under Persian rule. The mention of the children of Hashum and their count is a testament to the efforts to preserve the community's lineages and to rebuild the nation in accordance with God's promises and the prophetic traditions.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H2828
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָשֻׁם
Transliteration: Châshum
Pronunciation: khaw-shoom'
Description: from the same as חַשְׁמַן; enriched; Chashum, the name of two or three Israelites; Hashum. - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H6242
There are 281 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶשְׂרִים
Transliteration: ʻesrîym
Pronunciation: es-reem'
Description: from עֶשֶׂר; twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth; (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). - Strong's Number: H7969
There are 381 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלוֹשׁ
Transliteration: shâlôwsh
Pronunciation: shaw-loshe'
Description: or שָׁלֹשׁ; masculine שְׁלוֹשָׁה; or שְׁלֹשָׁה; a primitive number; three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice; [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare שָׁלִישׁ.