Ezra 2:25
What does Ezra 2:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezra 2:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Ezra 2:25 means
The children of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three, are grouped together. These towns are listed in a cluster, perhaps reflecting proximity or administrative linkage. The substantial combined number indicates a strong reoccupation of this region. Recording them together suggests practical organization in repopulating adjacent localities. Such clusters would be vital for mutual defense, shared labor, and coordinated rebuilding efforts. By showing multiple towns acting as one group, the text reflects the cooperative spirit needed to stabilize the land after the long absence.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Kirjath–arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty-three.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Kirjath-Arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Cariathiarim, Cephira, and Beroth, seven hundred forty-three.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Kirjath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty-three.
Context
Within the town-based section, this verse presents a combined entry for three towns, showing that some returns were organized regionally. The list will continue with other towns and their numbers, moving toward more notable places like Jericho and Senaah (vv. 34–35). This mapping of resettlement sets the stage for reestablishing temple service, which requires a functioning network of towns to supply workers, tithes, and offerings.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Joshua 9:17
And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim.
- Nehemiah 7:29
The men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three.