Ezra 2:25
Ezra 2:25 in Multiple Translations
the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;
The children of Kirjath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.
The children of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.
The children of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty-three.
the people from Kiriath-jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth, 743;
The sonnes of Kiriath-arim, of Chephirah, and Beeroth, seuen hundreth and three and fourtie:
Sons of Kirjath-Arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.
The children of Kiriath Arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty-three.
The children of Kirjath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.
The children of Cariathiarim, Cephira, and Beroth, seven hundred forty-three.
743from Kiriath-Jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth
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Ezra 2:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֨י
קִרְיַ֤ת
עָרִים֙
כְּפִירָ֣ה
וּ/בְאֵר֔וֹת
שְׁבַ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
בְּנֵ֨י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
קִרְיַ֤ת
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
Kiriath-jearim
N-proper
עָרִים֙
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
Kiriath-jearim
N-proper
כְּפִירָ֣ה
Kᵉphîyrâh
H3716
Chephirah
N-proper
וּ/בְאֵר֔וֹת
Bᵉʼêrôwth
H881
Beeroth
Conj | N-proper
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Conj | Adj
וּ/שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:25
בְּנֵ֨י
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.
קִרְיַ֤ת
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
"Kiriath-jearim"
N-proper
Kirjath-jearim means city of forests, a place in Palestine on the borders of Judah and Benjamin. It appears in the Bible as a significant location. The city was also known as Kirjath-baal and Baalah.
Definition: § Kirjath-jearim = "city of forests" a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin also 'Kirjath-baal' and 'Baalah'
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath, Kirjath-jearim, Kirjath-arim. See also: Joshua 9:17; 1 Samuel 7:2; Jeremiah 26:20.
עָרִים֙
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
"Kiriath-jearim"
N-proper
Kirjath-jearim means city of forests, a place in Palestine on the borders of Judah and Benjamin. It appears in the Bible as a significant location. The city was also known as Kirjath-baal and Baalah.
Definition: § Kirjath-jearim = "city of forests" a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin also 'Kirjath-baal' and 'Baalah'
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath, Kirjath-jearim, Kirjath-arim. See also: Joshua 9:17; 1 Samuel 7:2; Jeremiah 26:20.
כְּפִירָ֣ה
Kᵉphîyrâh
H3716
"Chephirah"
N-proper
Chephirah is a city in Palestine, mentioned in the Bible as a place assigned to the tribe of Benjamin. Its name means lioness and it was a city of the Gibeonites. The KJV translates it as Chephirah.
Definition: § Chephirah = "lioness" a city of the Gibeonites subsequently assigned to the tribe of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Chephirah. See also: Joshua 9:17; Ezra 2:25; Nehemiah 7:29.
וּ/בְאֵר֔וֹת
Bᵉʼêrôwth
H881
"Beeroth"
Conj | N-proper
Beeroth was a city in Palestine, allotted to the tribe of Benjamin, and its name means 'wells'. It was a Gibeonite city.
Definition: § Beeroth = "wells" a Gibeonite city allotted to Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Beeroth. See also: Joshua 9:17; 2 Samuel 4:2; Nehemiah 7:29.
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
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.
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Conj | 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/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 2:25
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
23the men of Anathoth, 128;
24the descendants of Azmaveth, 42;
25the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;
26the men of Ramah and Geba, 621; 27the men of Michmash, 122;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 9:17 | So the Israelites set out and on the third day arrived at their cities—Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:29 | the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743; |
Ezra 2:25 Summary
Ezra 2:25 lists the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, who returned to Jerusalem after the exile, totaling 743 men. This verse shows that God is faithful to His people and keeps His promises, as seen in Ezra 1:5. Just as these men were part of God's plan to restore Jerusalem, we can be part of God's plan to build His church, as seen in Matthew 16:18. By trusting in God's faithfulness, we can have confidence in His plan for our lives, just as the Israelites did when they returned to Jerusalem, as stated in Ezra 2:1-70.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth in Ezra 2:25?
The men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth are listed among the returned exiles in Ezra 2:25, indicating their importance in the repopulation of Jerusalem, as seen in Ezra 2:1-64, and their commitment to rebuilding the Temple, as stated in Ezra 1:5
Why are the numbers of people from each town recorded in Ezra 2:25?
The numbers of people from each town, such as the 743 men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, are recorded to demonstrate God's faithfulness in restoring His people to the land, as prophesied in Ezekiel 37:21-22 and fulfilled in Ezra 2:1-70
What can we learn from the specific towns mentioned in Ezra 2:25?
The towns of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, mentioned in Ezra 2:25, were likely significant to the Israelites due to their historical or geographical importance, such as Kiriath-jearim being a city where the Ark of the Covenant was kept, as seen in 1 Samuel 7:1-2
How does Ezra 2:25 relate to the broader narrative of the Bible?
Ezra 2:25 is part of the larger story of God's redemption and restoration of His people, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3, and ultimately points to the return of Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Isaiah 11:10-12
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of specific towns and their populations in Ezra 2:25 reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How can I, like the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, be part of God's plan to restore and rebuild His church, as seen in Matthew 16:18?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my commitment to God's work, just as the returned exiles demonstrated their commitment to rebuilding the Temple, as stated in Ezra 1:5?
- What can I learn from the faithfulness of the Israelites in returning to Jerusalem, despite the challenges they faced, as seen in Ezra 2:1-70?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:25
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:25
The children of Kirjath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three. The children of Kirjath-arim.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 2:25
Kirath-arim, or Kirjath-jearim, as it is .
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:25
25. Kirjath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth] Gibeonite cities, see Josh, Joshua 9:17 ‘Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim’ (R.V.) ‘Kirjath-arim’ (Kiriath-arim R.V.) called in Nehemiah 7:29 Kiriath-jearim, or ‘the city of the woods’. The spelling in our verse is probably due to an early error in the text. Its former name was Baalah (Joshua 15:9). It was assigned to Judah and lay on the border of Judah and Benjamin. The ark rested here after it had been restored by the Philistines (1 Samuel 6:21; 1 Samuel 7:1), and David brought it from here to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 13:5-6; 2 Chronicles 1:4; 2 Samuel 6:2, ‘Baale Judah,’ cf. Joshua 18:14). From the description given in Joshua 15:8-11 it must have been situate about 9 miles N.W. of Jerusalem. Chephirah, modern Kefireh, a little N. of Kiriath. Beeroth] = ‘wells’, the native place of the two Benjamite assassins of Ishbosheth, Baanah and Rechab (2 Samuel 4:2), now known as Bireh 12 miles N. of Jerusalem on the road to Nablûs.
It is here that according to tradition the child Jesus was first missed by Joseph and Mary (Luke 2:44).