Ezra 2:12
Ezra 2:12 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Azgad, 1,222;
The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.
The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.
The children of Azgad, a thousand, two hundred and twenty-two.
the sons of Azgad, 1,222;
The sonnes of Azgad a thousand, two hundreth and two and twentie:
Sons of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.
The children of Azgad, one thousand two hundred twenty-two.
The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.
The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty-two.
1,222descendants of Azgad
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 2:12
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Ezra 2:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
עַזְגָּ֔ד
אֶ֕לֶף
מָאתַ֖יִם
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
עַזְגָּ֔ד
ʻAzgâd
H5803
Azgad
N-proper
אֶ֕לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
מָאתַ֖יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:12
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.
עַזְגָּ֔ד
ʻAzgâd
H5803
"Azgad"
N-proper
Azgad was an Israelite who lived during the Exile and Return, sealing a covenant with Nehemiah and ancestor of a family that returned with Zerubbabel.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.15 § Azgad = "Gad is mighty" 1) ancestor of a family of laymen who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 2) a man who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Azgad. See also: Ezra 2:12; Nehemiah 7:17; Nehemiah 10:16.
אֶ֕לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
מָאתַ֖יִם
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.
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
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 2:12
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
10the descendants of Bani, 642;
11the descendants of Bebai, 623;
12the descendants of Azgad, 1,222;
13the descendants of Adonikam, 666; 14the descendants of Bigvai, 2,056;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 7:17 | the descendants of Azgad, 2,322; |
| 2 | Ezra 8:12 | from the descendants of Azgad, Johanan son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men; |
Ezra 2:12 Summary
The verse Ezra 2:12 tells us that 1,222 descendants of Azgad returned to Jerusalem from exile, as part of a larger group of faithful Israelites. This shows us that God is faithful to His people and keeps His promises (Deuteronomy 30:1-10). Just like the descendants of Azgad, we can trust in God's faithfulness and commit to following His plans for our lives (Proverbs 3:5-6). By doing so, we can be part of rebuilding God's kingdom and fulfilling His purposes, just as the Israelites did in Jerusalem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number of descendants of Azgad in Ezra 2:12?
The number 1,222 represents the total count of the descendants of Azgad who returned from exile, as part of the larger group of Israelites who were faithful to God and eager to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem (Ezra 1:5, Ezra 2:1-2).
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the book of Ezra?
Ezra 2:12 is part of a larger list of families and their respective numbers who returned from Babylonian exile, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people and setting the stage for the rebuilding of the temple (Ezra 1:1-4, Ezra 5:13-15).
What can we learn from the descendants of Azgad in this verse?
The descendants of Azgad, like other families listed in Ezra 2, demonstrate obedience to God's command to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, serving as an example of faithfulness and commitment to God's plans (Deuteronomy 30:1-10, Nehemiah 1:8-11).
How does this verse fit into the broader biblical narrative?
The return of the Israelites from exile, including the descendants of Azgad, is a fulfillment of God's promises to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:1-10 and Jeremiah 29:10-14, and sets the stage for the events of the New Testament, including the coming of Jesus Christ (Luke 1:1-4, Acts 2:1-47).
Reflection Questions
- What does the faithfulness of the descendants of Azgad teach me about my own commitment to God's plans?
- How can I, like the Israelites in this verse, demonstrate obedience to God's commands and trust in His faithfulness?
- What role do I play in the larger story of God's people, and how can I contribute to the rebuilding of God's kingdom in my own community?
- In what ways can I learn from the example of the descendants of Azgad and apply their faithfulness to my own life and circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:12
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:12
The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two. The children of Azgad , [ `Azgaad (H5803), strong in fortune; Septuagint, Asgad (cf. Nehemiah 7:17; Nehemiah 10:16)].
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:12
12. The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two] The most serious discrepancy in the list (Neh. gives 2322, Esdras 3222), arising from error in the transcription of numbers. The smallest figure is intrinsically the most probable. The highest figure, given in 1 Esdr., attempts to combine the two other readings.