Ezra 2:28
Ezra 2:28 in Multiple Translations
the men of Bethel and Ai, 223;
The men of Beth-el and Ai, two hundred twenty and three.
The men of Beth-el and Ai, two hundred twenty and three.
The men of Beth-el and Ai, two hundred and twenty-three.
the people from Bethel and Ai, 223;
The sonnes of Beth-el and Ai, two hundreth, and three and twentie:
Men of Beth-El and Ai, two hundred twenty and three.
The men of Bethel and Ai, two hundred twenty-three.
The men of Beth-el and Ai, two hundred twenty and three.
The men of Bethel and Hai, two hundred twenty-three.
223from Bethel and Ai
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 2:28
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Ezra 2:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַנְשֵׁ֤י
בֵֽית
אֵל֙
וְ/הָ/עָ֔י
מָאתַ֖יִם
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
אַנְשֵׁ֤י
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp
בֵֽית
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
Bethel
N-proper
אֵל֙
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
Bethel
N-proper
וְ/הָ/עָ֔י
ʻAy
H5857
Ai
Conj | Art | 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 2:28
אַנְשֵׁ֤י
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
בֵֽית
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
"Bethel"
N-proper
Bethel, meaning house of God, is a significant location in the Bible, particularly in the book of Genesis. It was a place of worship and sacrifice, where Jacob had a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven. The name Bethel signifies its importance as a spiritual site, where God was believed to dwell.
Definition: § Bethel = "house of God" a place in south country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Beth-el. See also: Genesis 12:8; 1 Samuel 30:27; Jeremiah 48:13.
אֵל֙
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
"Bethel"
N-proper
Bethel, meaning house of God, is a significant location in the Bible, particularly in the book of Genesis. It was a place of worship and sacrifice, where Jacob had a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven. The name Bethel signifies its importance as a spiritual site, where God was believed to dwell.
Definition: § Bethel = "house of God" a place in south country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Beth-el. See also: Genesis 12:8; 1 Samuel 30:27; Jeremiah 48:13.
וְ/הָ/עָ֔י
ʻAy
H5857
"Ai"
Conj | Art | N-proper
Ai means 'heap of ruins', a city in Palestine east of the Jordan River, mentioned in the Bible as part of the Ammonites' territory. It appears in the book of Joshua and is associated with Heshbon. The city's name reflects its history of destruction.
Definition: § Ai or Aija or Aiath or Hai = "heap of ruins" a city of the Ammonites on the east of the Jordan and apparently attached to Heshbon
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: Ai, Aija, Aijath, Hai. See also: Genesis 12:8; Joshua 8:20; Isaiah 10:28.
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 2:28
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
26the men of Ramah and Geba, 621;
27the men of Michmash, 122;
28the men of Bethel and Ai, 223;
29the descendants of Nebo, 52; 30the descendants of Magbish, 156;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 12:8 | From there Abram moved on to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built an altar to the LORD, and he called on the name of the LORD. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:33 | the men of the other Nebo, 52; |
| 3 | Joshua 8:9 | So Joshua sent them out, and they went to the place of ambush and lay in wait between Bethel and Ai, to the west of Ai. But Joshua spent that night among the people. |
| 4 | Joshua 7:2 | Meanwhile, Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and spy out the land.” So the men went up and spied out Ai. |
| 5 | Joshua 8:17 | Not a man was left in Ai or Bethel who did not go out after Israel, leaving the city wide open while they pursued Israel. |
Ezra 2:28 Summary
The verse Ezra 2:28 tells us that 223 men from Bethel and Ai returned to Jerusalem after being in exile. This shows us that God is faithful to His people, just like He promised in Ezekiel 37:21-22. The men of Bethel and Ai were part of a larger group of Israelites who returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple and restore their community, as seen in Ezra 1:1-4. This reminds us of the importance of community and worship, as emphasized in Psalm 122:1, and encourages us to seek to rebuild and restore our own spiritual lives and communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the men of Bethel and Ai in Ezra 2:28?
The men of Bethel and Ai, totaling 223, were part of the Israelites who returned from exile to Jerusalem, as recorded in Ezra 2:28, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Ezekiel 37:21-22.
Why are the numbers of people from different cities and towns listed in Ezra 2?
The numbers of people from different cities and towns, such as the 223 men of Bethel and Ai in Ezra 2:28, were listed to provide an accurate account of the Israelites who returned from exile, as instructed by God in Numbers 1:2-3.
What can we learn from the fact that the men of Bethel and Ai returned to Jerusalem?
The return of the men of Bethel and Ai to Jerusalem, as recorded in Ezra 2:28, teaches us about the importance of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:5, and the value of community and worship, as emphasized in Psalm 122:1.
How does the listing of the men of Bethel and Ai in Ezra 2:28 relate to the overall narrative of the book of Ezra?
The listing of the men of Bethel and Ai in Ezra 2:28 is part of the larger narrative of the book of Ezra, which tells the story of the Israelites' return from exile and their efforts to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem, as prophesied in Isaiah 44:28 and fulfilled in Ezra 1:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does the return of the men of Bethel and Ai to Jerusalem reveal about God's plan for His people?
- How can I, like the men of Bethel and Ai, demonstrate faithfulness to God's commands and promises in my own life?
- What role does community play in our spiritual journeys, as seen in the listing of the men of Bethel and Ai in Ezra 2:28?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites who returned from exile, seek to rebuild and restore my own spiritual life and community?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:28
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:28
The men of Bethel and Ai, two hundred twenty and three. The men of Beth-el and Ai - (see the notes at Joshua 8:1-35.)
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:28
28. Beth-el] one of the most ancient towns in the country (cf. Joshua 12:9), called Luz ‘at the first’ and famous in the history of the Patriarch Jacob (Genesis 28:19; Genesis 35:15), captured from the Canaanites by Ephraim (Judges 1:22-26), situated on the borders of Ephraim and Benjamin (Joshua 16:1; Joshua 18:13; Joshua 18:22). It was reputed of special sanctity. We find the ark at Beth-el (Judges 20:18; Judges 20:26-27). It was included in Samuel’s circuit (1 Samuel 7:16). It was the home of one of ‘the schools of the prophets’ (2 Kings 2:3). It was selected by Jeroboam as the southern sanctuary for the calf-worship which he instituted (1 Kings 12:28 &c.). Thenceforth its name chiefly occurs in connexion with the sins of idolatry (Amos 3:14; 2 Kings 23:15). It is about 2½ miles N.E. of Beeroth.
Its site is generally identified with the extensive ruins of Beitin. Ai] E. of Beth-el (Genesis 12:8; Joshua 7:2), an ancient royal town (Joshua 12:9) destroyed by Joshua (Joshua 7, 8), but afterwards rebuilt. It is called Aiath in Isaiah 10:28, in which passage its position shows that it lay to the N. of Michmash. In Nehemiah 11:31 it appears as Aija. The name denotes ‘ruinous heaps’ and thus corresponds with Tell-el-Ḥ ?ajar (‘mound of stones’), a place about 2⅓ ? miles S. E. of Bethel, on the S. side of the Wadi-el-Mat-yâ, from which the path leads through the hills to Jericho. In the Pal. Expl. map it is identified with Khan Haiyan, 2570 ft. high, E. of Beeroth, and S. of Dêr Diwân.
Sermons on Ezra 2:28
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An Invitation to Closeness by J.B. Buffington | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having goals in various aspects of life, such as personal, church, family, and business goals. He highlights that without |
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The Life of Abraham - Part 2 by W.F. Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of Abraham in the Book of Genesis. He emphasizes the theme of restoration and how God can bring us out of the mess we create for o |
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From Altar to Altar by George Warnock | George Warnock preaches about Abraham's journey of obedience, highlighting the lessons learned through wandering, famine, and moving his altar to different places to acquaint himse |
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Why Does God Allow Crises by George Miley | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of crises and how God uses them to deal with sin and get our attention. He uses the example of the Israelites in the book of Josh |