Ezra 2:15
Ezra 2:15 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Adin, 454;
The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.
The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.
The children of Adin, four hundred and fifty-four.
the sons of Adin, 454;
The sonnes of Adin, foure hundreth and foure and fiftie:
Sons of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.
The children of Adin, four hundred fifty-four.
The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.
The children of Adin, four hundred fifty-four.
454descendants of Adin
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 2:15
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Ezra 2:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
עָדִ֔ין
אַרְבַּ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
וְ/אַרְבָּעָֽה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
עָדִ֔ין
ʻÂdîyn
H5720
Adin
N-proper
אַרְבַּ֥ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
וְ/אַרְבָּעָֽה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:15
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.
עָדִ֔ין
ʻÂdîyn
H5720
"Adin"
N-proper
Adin means dainty or delicate, the name of two Israelites, including a chief who signed a covenant with Nehemiah. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:16 as an ancestor of a family who returned with Zerubbabel.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.16 § Adin = "dainty" or "delicate" 1) ancestor of a family of exiles who returned with Zerubbabel 2) a chief among the returned exiles who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Adin. See also: Ezra 2:15; Nehemiah 7:20; Nehemiah 10:17.
אַרְבַּ֥ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
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.
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
וְ/אַרְבָּעָֽה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Conj | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:15
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 7:20 | the descendants of Adin, 655; |
| 2 | Ezra 8:6 | from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men; |
Ezra 2:15 Summary
Ezra 2:15 tells us about the descendants of Adin, who were part of the group of people returning to Jerusalem after being in exile. There were 454 of them, which shows that God cares about each person and knows them individually, just like it says in Psalms 139:17-18. This verse reminds us that God is faithful and keeps His promises, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. It's a small part of a bigger story about God's love and restoration, and it encourages us to trust in His goodness and care for us, just as the Israelites did when they returned to Jerusalem, as described in Nehemiah 8:1-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number of descendants of Adin in Ezra 2:15?
The number of descendants of Adin, 454, is a specific count of the people who returned from exile, highlighting God's faithfulness in preserving His people, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Isaiah 46:3-4.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the book of Ezra?
Ezra 2:15 is part of the list of returning exiles, demonstrating the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people, as prophesied in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Ezekiel 37:21-22.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
This verse reveals God's attention to detail and care for His people, as He knows and counts each individual, much like in Psalms 139:17-18 and Matthew 10:30.
How does the descendants of Adin fit into the broader genealogy of Israel?
The descendants of Adin are part of the larger family tree of Israel, tracing back to the original tribes, as seen in 1 Chronicles 2:1-17 and Numbers 1:5-16.
Reflection Questions
- What does the specificity of the number 454 in Ezra 2:15 reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of God's faithfulness, as seen in this verse, to my own life and circumstances?
- How does the return of the exiles, including the descendants of Adin, point to the larger story of redemption and restoration in the Bible?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of community and being part of a larger group of believers, as seen in Acts 2:42-47 and Hebrews 10:24-25?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:15
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:15
The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four. The children of Adin - [Septuagint, Addin].
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:15
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.
Sermons on Ezra 2:15
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Finding and Keeping the Joy of the Lord by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of the prodigal son from Luke chapter 15. The younger son decides to leave his father's house, thinking there is more to life than what |