Ezra 2:30
What does Ezra 2:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezra 2:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Ezra 2:30 means
The children of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six, are named. Their modest number reflects a pattern in this section: many towns returned small to medium contingents. The record nonetheless affirms their presence and right to settle. Re-establishing towns like Magbish contributed to agricultural recovery, local governance, and the social matrix supporting Jerusalem and the temple. These small communities collectively formed the backbone of daily life for the restored nation.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Magbish, a hundred and fifty-six.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Megbis, a hundred fifty-six.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Magbish, a hundred and fifty-six.
Context
Another entry in the town-based list, Magbish adds to the mosaic of returning localities. The catalog will continue with “the other Elam,” Harim, Lod-Hadid-Ono, Jericho, and Senaah (vv. 31–35). Noting each town’s returners builds a geographic profile of the province. After this, the chapter will shift to catalog those responsible for religious service and temple maintenance (vv. 36–58), integral to Israel’s restored worship.