Ezra 2:27
What does Ezra 2:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezra 2:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Ezra 2:27 means
The men of Michmas, a hundred twenty and two, are recorded. Though small, their return helps hold together the network of settlements in Benjamin’s territory. The modest number again highlights that restoration was comprehensive, touching even less populous towns. By acknowledging them, the record safeguards their ancestral claims and participation in the common life, from agricultural production to provision for the temple, and ensures their voice in the restored community’s civic affairs.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The men of Michmas, a hundred twenty and two.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The men of Michmas, a hundred twenty and two.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The men of Michmas, a hundred and twenty-two.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Men of Michmas, a hundred twenty and two.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The men of Machmas, a hundred twenty-two.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The men of Michmas, a hundred and twenty-two.
Context
The town-based list continues with smaller entries. These verses collectively reestablish the geographic footprint of Judah and Benjamin after exile. The pattern will continue through several more towns (vv. 28–35), culminating in larger counts like Senaah. After this geographic mapping, the narrative will move to record the religious functionaries and support staff indispensable to temple worship (vv. 36–58).
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 7:31
The men of Michmas, a hundred and twenty and two.
- Isaiah 10:28
He is come to Aiath, he is passed through Migron; at Michmash he layeth up his baggage;
- 1 Samuel 13:5
And the Philistines assembled themselves together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which is on the sea-shore in multitude: and they came up, and encamped in Michmash, eastward of Beth-aven.
- 1 Samuel 13:23
And the garrison of the Philistines went out unto the pass of Michmash.