Ezra 2:33
What does Ezra 2:33 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezra 2:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Ezra 2:33 means
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five, are grouped, showing another regional cluster. This substantial number indicates a strong reestablishment of life in this corridor, important for trade and defense. Their joint listing suggests administrative or practical unity, enabling cooperation in rebuilding efforts. By preserving their combined count, the text underlines the strategic significance of these towns in supporting the broader restoration, including the movement of goods and people essential for Jerusalem’s recovery.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred and twenty-five.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Lod, Hadid and Ono, seven hundred twenty-five.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred and twenty-five.
Context
This combined entry fits the pattern seen in other clustered towns. The list is approaching its close, with Jericho and Senaah following (vv. 34–35). Mapping these resettlements gives readers a sense of the land filling again with Israelites. With the geographic picture established, the chapter will next specify the religious personnel categories required for restored worship (vv. 36–58), completing the description of a functioning post-exilic community.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Chronicles 8:12
And the sons of Elpaal: Eber, and Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with the towns thereof;
- Nehemiah 6:2
that Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.
- Nehemiah 11:34
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
- Nehemiah 7:37
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and one.