Ezra 2:19
Ezra 2:19 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Hashum, 223;
The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.
The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.
The children of Hashum, two hundred and twenty-three.
the sons of Hashum, 223;
The sonnes of Hasshum, two hundreth and three and twentie:
Sons of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.
The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty-three.
The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.
The children of Hasum, two hundred twenty-three.
223descendants of Hashum
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 2:19
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Ezra 2:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
חָשֻׁ֔ם
מָאתַ֖יִם
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
חָשֻׁ֔ם
Châshum
H2828
Hashum
N-proper
מָאתַ֖יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וּ/שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:19
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.
חָשֻׁ֔ם
Châshum
H2828
"Hashum"
N-proper
Chashum was a common name among Israelites, including a family head who returned with Zerubbabel and a priest who stood with Ezra. The name means 'rich' and appears in Nehemiah 10:18. Chashum was a leader of 223 exiles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.18 § Hashum = "rich" 1) head of a family of 223 exiles returning with Zerubbabel 2) one of the priests or Levites who stood on Ezra's left while he read the law
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Hashum. See also: Ezra 2:19; Nehemiah 7:22; Nehemiah 10:19.
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/שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:19
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
17the descendants of Bezai, 323;
18the descendants of Jorah, 112;
19the descendants of Hashum, 223;
20the descendants of Gibbar, 95; 21the men of Bethlehem, 123;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 7:22 | the descendants of Hashum, 328; |
| 2 | Ezra 10:33 | From the descendants of Hashum: Mattenai, Mattattah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, and Shimei. |
Ezra 2:19 Summary
[This verse, Ezra 2:19, is about a group of people called the descendants of Hashum who went back to Jerusalem after being away for a long time. They were part of a bigger group of people who wanted to rebuild the temple and follow God's commands, as seen in Ezra 1:5. The number 223 shows that God cares about each person and family, and wants them to be part of His community, just like in Psalms 87:6. By studying this verse, we can learn about the importance of community and following God's call on our lives, as expressed in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 223 in Ezra 2:19?
The number 223 represents the descendants of Hashum who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as part of the larger group of Israelites who were faithful to God's call to rebuild the temple, as seen in Ezra 1:5 and Ezra 2:1-64.
Who were the descendants of Hashum and why are they mentioned?
The descendants of Hashum were a family group within the larger Israelite community, and their mention in Ezra 2:19 highlights God's attention to detail and care for each family, as expressed in Psalms 87:6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
How does this verse relate to the broader story of Israel's restoration?
Ezra 2:19 is part of the list of families who returned to Jerusalem, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people and setting the stage for the rebuilding of the temple, as prophesied in Isaiah 44:28 and fulfilled in Ezra 5:1-6:22.
What can we learn from the specific mention of family groups in Ezra 2?
The detailed listing of family groups in Ezra 2, including the descendants of Hashum in verse 19, teaches us about the importance of community, family, and corporate worship, as emphasized in Hebrews 10:24-25 and Acts 2:42-47.
Reflection Questions
- What does the specificity of the number 223 in Ezra 2:19 teach me about God's attention to detail in my own life?
- How can I, like the descendants of Hashum, respond faithfully to God's call on my life, even in the face of challenges or uncertainties?
- In what ways can I contribute to the rebuilding of God's temple in my own community, whether through service, prayer, or support for others?
- What does the mention of various family groups in Ezra 2, including the descendants of Hashum, reveal about the diversity and unity of the body of Christ?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:19
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:19
The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three. The children of Hashum - [Septuagint, Asoum].
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:19
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.