Ezra 2:34
Ezra 2:34 in Multiple Translations
the men of Jericho, 345;
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
The children of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five.
the sons of Jericho, 345;
The sonnes of Iericho, three hundreth and fiue and fourtie:
Sons of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.
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Ezra 2:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
יְרֵח֔וֹ
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יְרֵח֔וֹ
Yᵉrîychôw
H3405
Jericho
N-proper
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:34
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.
יְרֵח֔וֹ
Yᵉrîychôw
H3405
"Jericho"
N-proper
Jericho was a city in Palestine, the first conquered by the Israelites in Canaan. Its name means 'its moon' and it was located near the Jordan River and the Dead Sea.
Definition: Jericho = "its moon" a city 5 miles (8 km) west of the Jordan and 7 miles (11.5 km) north of the Dead Sea and the first city conquered by the Israelites upon entering the promised land of Canaan Also named: Hierichō (Ἱεριχώ "Jericho" G2410)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: Jericho. See also: Numbers 22:1; Joshua 9:3; Jeremiah 39:5.
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.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
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.
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:34
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 16:34 | In Ahab’s days, Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho. At the cost of Abiram his firstborn he laid its foundation, and at the cost of Segub his youngest he set up its gates, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Joshua son of Nun. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 28:15 | Then the men who were designated by name arose, took charge of the captives, and provided from the plunder clothing for the naked. They clothed them, gave them sandals and food and drink, anointed their wounds, and put all the feeble on donkeys. So they brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, to their brothers. Then they returned to Samaria. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 7:36 | the men of Jericho, 345; |
Ezra 2:34 Summary
The verse Ezra 2:34 tells us that 345 men from Jericho returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel, which is a small part of the larger list of returnees in Ezra 2:1-64. This verse reminds us that every person has a unique role to play in the kingdom of God, just like the men of Jericho, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. Just as the men of Jericho were part of the larger community of returnees, we are all part of the body of Christ, and we each have a special gift or talent to contribute, as described in Romans 12:3-8. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can use our own gifts and talents to serve the Lord, just like the men of Jericho, and how we can work together with our fellow believers to build stronger relationships, as seen in Acts 2:42-47.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 345 in Ezra 2:34?
The number 345 represents the number of men from Jericho who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel, as recorded in Ezra 2:34, and is part of the larger list of returnees in Ezra 2:1-64, which is also referenced in Nehemiah 7:6-73.
Who were the men of Jericho in Ezra 2:34?
The men of Jericho were likely descendants of the original inhabitants of Jericho, which was a city conquered by Joshua in Joshua 6:1-27, and they were now returning to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as part of the remnant described in Isaiah 10:20-22.
How does Ezra 2:34 fit into the larger narrative of Ezra?
Ezra 2:34 is part of the list of returnees in Ezra 2:1-64, which serves as a introduction to the rebuilding of the Temple in Ezra 3:1-13, and the opposition they faced in Ezra 4:1-24, which is also referenced in Haggai 1:1-15 and Zechariah 4:6-10.
What can we learn from the fact that the men of Jericho are listed separately in Ezra 2:34?
The fact that the men of Jericho are listed separately may indicate that they were a distinct group within the larger community of returnees, and their separate listing may serve to highlight their unique role or contribution to the rebuilding effort, as seen in the separate listing of the priests in Ezra 2:36-39, which is also referenced in Ezekiel 44:1-31.
Reflection Questions
- What does the number 345 represent in my own life, and how can I use my unique gifts and talents to serve the Lord, just like the men of Jericho?
- How can I, like the men of Jericho, be a part of the larger community of believers, while still maintaining my own unique identity and role, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31?
- What can I learn from the example of the men of Jericho, who were willing to leave their homes and return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple, as described in Ezra 1:1-4, and how can I apply that to my own life, as seen in Matthew 16:24-26?
- How does the listing of the men of Jericho in Ezra 2:34 remind me of the importance of community and unity in the body of Christ, as described in Ephesians 4:1-16, and how can I strive to build stronger relationships with my fellow believers, as seen in Acts 2:42-47?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:34
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:34
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. The children of Jericho - [Septuagint, Vatican, Ierichoo; Alexandrine, Iereichoo] (see the notes at Joshua 6:1-27; also 1 Kings 16:34.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:34
34. Jericho] or the city of palms (Deuteronomy 34:3; Judges 1:16; 2 Chronicles 28:15), destroyed by Joshua (Joshua 6), rebuilt by Hiel the Bethelite in the days of Ahab (1 Kings 16:34) and apparently included in the Northern Kingdom. It was the home of one of the schools of the prophets (2 Kings 2:5). It is now called Rîcha or Ericha. It is distant about 18 miles E. from Jerusalem, and 1½ W. from the Jordan.
Sermons on Ezra 2:34
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They Clothed All That Were Naked, by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the transformative power of generosity and love, urging believers to respond to those who have wronged them with kindness rather than resentment. He highlight |