Ezra 2:32
Ezra 2:32 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Harim, 320;
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
the sons of Harim, 320;
The sonnes of Harim, three hundreth and twentie:
Sons of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
The children of Harim, three hundred twenty.
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
320from Harim
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Ezra 2:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
חָרִ֔ם
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
וְ/עֶשְׂרִֽים
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
חָרִ֔ם
Chârim
H2766
Harim
N-proper
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִֽים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:32
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.
חָרִ֔ם
Chârim
H2766
"Harim"
N-proper
Harim means dedicated and refers to a priest or a family head who returned with Zerubbabel from exile. He is mentioned in Ezra and Nehemiah as a key figure in the post-exile community.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; also called Harim at Neh.10.5; 12.15; Nehum at Neh.7.7; Another name of re.chum (רְחוּם "Rehum" H7348A) § Harim = "dedicated" 1) a priest in the time of David who had charge of the 3rd course 2) head of a family of exiles totalling 1017 who returned with Zerubbabel 3) another head of a family of exiles totalling 320 who returned with Zerubbabel 4) a priest in the time of Nehemiah 5) a ruler of the people under Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Harim. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:8; Nehemiah 3:11; Nehemiah 12:15.
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
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.
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/עֶשְׂרִֽים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | 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.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:32
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
30the descendants of Magbish, 156;
31the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;
32the descendants of Harim, 320;
33the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725; 34the men of Jericho, 345;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 10:31 | From the descendants of Harim: Eliezer, Isshijah, Malchijah, Shemaiah, Shimeon, |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:35 | the descendants of Harim, 320; |
Ezra 2:32 Summary
[The descendants of Harim were a family group that returned to Jerusalem after being in exile in Babylon, and they numbered 320 people. This verse shows that God is faithful to His people and preserves a remnant, as seen in Isaiah 1:9 and Romans 11:5. The story of the descendants of Harim encourages us to prioritize our own spiritual heritage and legacy, just like they did by returning to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore worship (Ezra 1:5, Haggai 1:14). By trusting in God's faithfulness, we can be part of His plan to restore and rebuild His people.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the descendants of Harim mentioned in Ezra 2:32?
The descendants of Harim were a family group that returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel, as recorded in Ezra 2:32, and were likely a priestly family, as seen in Ezra 10:31 and Nehemiah 7:35, where they are mentioned among the priests who had taken foreign wives.
What is the significance of the number 320 in Ezra 2:32?
The number 320 represents the total count of the descendants of Harim who returned to Jerusalem, which is a small fraction of the total returnees, emphasizing the faithful remnant that God preserved, as seen in Isaiah 1:9 and Romans 11:5.
How does Ezra 2:32 relate to the broader context of the book of Ezra?
Ezra 2:32 is part of the list of returnees from the Babylonian exile, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Ezekiel 37:21, where God promises to gather His people from exile.
What can we learn from the descendants of Harim's decision to return to Jerusalem?
The descendants of Harim's decision to return to Jerusalem demonstrates their faithfulness to God's covenant and their desire to rebuild the temple and restore worship, as seen in Ezra 1:5 and Haggai 1:14, where the people are encouraged to rebuild the temple and prioritize God's work.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a faithful remnant, and how can I apply this concept to my own life?
- How does the story of the descendants of Harim encourage me to prioritize my own spiritual heritage and legacy?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of Harim, demonstrate faithfulness to God's covenant and promises in my own life?
- What are some ways that I can, like the returnees in Ezra 2, be part of God's plan to restore and rebuild His people?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:32
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:32
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty. The children of Harim - - [Septuagint, Vatican, Heelam; Alexandrine, Heeram]. This, if the name of a person, was probably taken from a place.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:32
32. Harim] not to be confounded with the Harim of Ezr 2:39. The family name mentioned in this verse occurs again in chap. Ezra 10:31. The three Ezra 2:30-32 call for special remark. (a) Magbish does not occur in the parallel lists: (b) ‘Elam’ and ‘Harim’ are names of people not of towns: (c) the list in 1Es 5:21-22 passes at once from Nephis (= Nebo) to Calamolus (= Lod, Hadid and Ono): (d) the name of ‘Harim’ apparently is inserted as ‘Arom’ in 1Es 5:16, with 32 instead of 320 persons. We have here the traces of an early confusion in the text. It is not improbable that Ezra 2:31 is an accidental repetition of Ezr 2:7 and that Ezra 2:32 has been detached from its place in the first portion of the register (3–19).