Ezra 2:38
What does Ezra 2:38 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezra 2:38 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Ezra 2:38 means
The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven, are counted, another substantial priestly house. Their presence contributes to adequate staffing for the full cycle of offerings and holy days. Such large numbers emphasize that the return was not only about repopulating the land but restoring worship according to the law of Moses, which required many priests. Recording them by lineage protects the sanctity of the priesthood, ensuring that those who minister are properly descended from recognized priestly families.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Pashhur, a thousand, two hundred and forty-seven.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Pheshur, a thousand two hundred forty-seven.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred and forty-seven.
Context
The priestly catalog is nearly complete, with Pashhur’s house added to Jedaiah and Immer. One more house, Harim, will follow (v. 39). The sequence demonstrates that God preserved multiple priestly lines through the exile. After the priests, the narrative will turn to Levites (v. 40), singers (v. 41), porters (v. 42), and the Nethinim (vv. 43–54), composing the broader temple workforce.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 10:22
And of the sons of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah.
- Nehemiah 7:41
The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
- 1 Chronicles 9:12
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;