Ezra 2:13
Ezra 2:13 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Adonikam, 666;
The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.
The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.
The children of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty-six.
the sons of Adonikam, 666;
The sonnes of Adonikam, sixe hundreth, three score and sixe:
Sons of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.
The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty-six.
The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.
The children of Adonicam, six hundred sixty-six.
666descendants of Adonikam
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 2:13
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Ezra 2:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵי֙
אֲדֹ֣נִיקָ֔ם
שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
וְ/שִׁשָּֽׁה
בְּנֵי֙
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אֲדֹ֣נִיקָ֔ם
ʼĂdônîyqâm
H140
Adonikam
N-proper
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Adj
וְ/שִׁשָּֽׁה
shêsh
H8337
six
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:13
בְּנֵי֙
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.
אֲדֹ֣נִיקָ֔ם
ʼĂdônîyqâm
H140
"Adonikam"
N-proper
Adonikam was the name of an Israelite who returned from exile, as mentioned in Ezra 2:13. His name means 'my lord arose', and he was the head of a clan.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.13 § Adonikam = "my lord arose" the head of an Israelite clan who returned from exile
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Adonikam. See also: Ezra 2:13; Ezra 8:13; Nehemiah 7:18.
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.
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
shishshîym
H8346
"sixty"
Adj
This Hebrew word represents the number sixty, often used to describe large quantities, like the sixty warriors who guarded King Solomon. It is also translated as three score, as seen in Psalm 90:10.
Definition: sixty, three score Aramaic equivalent: shit.tin (שִׁתִּין "sixty" H8361)
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: sixty, three score. See also: Genesis 5:15; 1 Chronicles 2:21; Isaiah 7:8.
וְ/שִׁשָּֽׁה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Conj | 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.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:13
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
11the descendants of Bebai, 623;
12the descendants of Azgad, 1,222;
13the descendants of Adonikam, 666;
14the descendants of Bigvai, 2,056; 15the descendants of Adin, 454;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 8:13 | from the later descendants of Adonikam, these were their names: Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men; |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:18 | the descendants of Adonikam, 667; |
Ezra 2:13 Summary
This verse, Ezra 2:13, is about a group of people, the descendants of Adonikam, who returned to Jerusalem after being in exile. There were 666 of them, and they were part of a bigger group of people who were going back to their homeland, just like God had promised in Deuteronomy 30:3. This shows us that God cares about each person and family, and He wants us to be part of a community of believers, as seen in Acts 2:42-47. It also reminds us that God is faithful to His promises, just like He was to the Israelites, and we can trust Him to fulfill His plans for us, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 666 in Ezra 2:13?
The number 666 in Ezra 2:13 refers to the number of descendants of Adonikam who returned to Jerusalem, and it does not have any direct connection to the symbolic meaning of 666 in Revelation 13:18, which is often associated with the Antichrist. In this context, it is simply a numerical count, similar to the counts in Ezra 2:11-12 and Ezra 2:14-15.
Who was Adonikam and why is he mentioned in Ezra 2:13?
Adonikam is not a well-known figure in the Bible, but his descendants are mentioned in Ezra 2:13 as part of the group of Israelites who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as prophesied in Isaiah 45:13 and fulfilled in Ezra 1:1-4.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of the book of Ezra?
Ezra 2:13 is part of a list of families and their respective numbers who returned to Jerusalem, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Jeremiah 29:14.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
This verse shows God's attention to detail and care for His people, as He knows each individual and family, as stated in Psalm 1:6 and Matthew 10:30.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's faithfulness to His people, and how can I apply that to my own life?
- How does the specific number of descendants of Adonikam, 666, impact my understanding of God's sovereignty and care for His people?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of Adonikam, be part of God's plan to restore and rebuild His church, as seen in Acts 2:47 and Ephesians 4:16?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of community and family in the life of a believer, as emphasized in Hebrews 10:24-25 and Galatians 6:10?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:13
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:13
The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six. The children of Adonikam , [ 'Adoniyqaam (H140), lord of the enemy] (cf. Ezra 8:13; Nehemiah 7:18) - the same as Adonijah, my lord is Yahweh (Nehemiah 10:17).
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:13
13. Adonikam] This name appears in Nehemiah 10:16 as Adonijah.