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 · 2000

The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The children of Pashhur, a thousand, two hundred and forty-seven.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Sons of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The children of Pheshur, a thousand two hundred forty-seven.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

The 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.

v.37The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.

v.38This passage

v.39The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.

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;

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