Ezra 2:10
Ezra 2:10 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Bani, 642;
The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.
The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.
The children of Bani, six hundred and forty-two.
the sons of Bani, 642;
The sonnes of Bani, sixe hundreth and two and fourtie:
Sons of Bani, six hundred forty and two.
The children of Bani, six hundred forty-two.
The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.
The children of Bani, six hundred forty-two.
642descendants of Bani
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 2:10
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Ezra 2:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
בָנִ֔י
שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בָנִ֔י
Bânîy
H1137
Bani
N-proper
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:10
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בָנִ֔י
Bânîy
H1137
"Bani"
N-proper
Bani, meaning built, was the name of several Israelites, including a Gadite warrior, a Levite, and a man from Judah. One Bani returned from captivity with Zerubbabel, as noted in Ezra 2:10.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.10; also called Binnui at Neh.7.15; Also named: bin.nuy (בִּנּוּי "Binnui" H1131) § Bani = "built" 1) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors 2) a Levite of the line of Merari, and forefather to Ethan 3) a man of Judah of the line of Pharez 4) "children of Bani" returned from captivity with Zerubbabel 5) one or up to three Levites in Nehemiah's time
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Bani. See also: 2 Samuel 23:36; Nehemiah 3:17; Nehemiah 11:22.
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:10
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
8the descendants of Zattu, 945;
9the descendants of Zaccai, 760;
10the descendants of Bani, 642;
11the descendants of Bebai, 623; 12the descendants of Azgad, 1,222;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 10:34 | From the descendants of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:15 | the descendants of Binnui, 648; |
Ezra 2:10 Summary
Ezra 2:10 tells us about a group of people called the descendants of Bani who returned to Jerusalem after being in exile in Babylon. There were 642 of them, and their return shows us that God is faithful to His people, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 30:3. This verse reminds us that God keeps His promises and restores His people, as seen in Jeremiah 29:14. We can trust God to be faithful in our own lives, just like the descendants of Bani did, and look to verses like Romans 8:28 for encouragement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the descendants of Bani mentioned in Ezra 2:10?
The descendants of Bani were a family group who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezra 2:10, and their number was 642, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7 and Deuteronomy 7:9.
What is the significance of the number 642 in Ezra 2:10?
The number 642 represents the count of the descendants of Bani who returned to Jerusalem, showing God's hand in restoring His people, similar to the way He restored the Israelites in Ezekiel 37:21-22 and fulfilled His promises in Jeremiah 31:8-14.
How does Ezra 2:10 relate to the broader biblical narrative?
Ezra 2:10 is part of the account of the Israelites' return from exile, highlighting God's covenant faithfulness and mercy, themes that are also seen in Leviticus 26:44-45 and Psalm 106:45-46.
What can we learn from the descendants of Bani in Ezra 2:10 about faith and perseverance?
The descendants of Bani demonstrate faith and perseverance in returning to Jerusalem after exile, trusting in God's promises, as encouraged in Isaiah 40:31 and Hebrews 11:13-16.
Reflection Questions
- What does the return of the descendants of Bani to Jerusalem reveal about God's character and promises?
- How can I apply the lessons of faith and perseverance from the descendants of Bani to my own life and challenges?
- In what ways does the restoration of the Israelites, including the descendants of Bani, point to the greater redemption found in Jesus Christ?
- What role does community and family play in our spiritual journeys, as seen in the descendants of Bani returning together?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:10
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:10
The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two. The children of Bani - or Binnui, (Nehemiah 7:15) [Septuagint, Banoui].
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:10
3–19. Names of households or families. Many of these names occur again in other lists, e.g. Ezra 8:1-14; Ezra 10:18-44; Nehemiah 10:1-27, and in connexion with much later events in the lifetime of Ezra and Nehemiah. These names therefore are not to be regarded as the names of the leading men of the various families who accompanied Zerubbabel, but as the titles of the families or clans into which the people were divided. These titles were probably taken from the founders of the families and were many of them of great antiquity. The mention of the same names of the ‘families’ at the return of Ezra (Ezra 8:1-14) merely shows that, though a certain number of a household had accompanied Zerubbabel, many members of it remained in Babylon, of whom some returned with Ezra, e.g. Parosh, Pahath-moab, Adin, Shephatiah, Elam, Bebai, Azgad, Adonikam, Bigvai, &c., cf. Nehemiah 10:14 ff.