Ezra 2:9
Ezra 2:9 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Zaccai, 760;
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.
the sons of Zaccai, 760;
The sonnes of Zaccai, seuen hundreth and threescore:
Sons of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred sixty.
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.
The children of Zachai, seven hundred sixty.
760descendants of Zaccai
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 2:9
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Ezra 2:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
זַכָּ֔י
שְׁבַ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
וְ/שִׁשִּֽׁים
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
זַכָּ֔י
Zakkay
H2140
Zaccai
N-proper
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/שִׁשִּֽׁים
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:9
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.
זַכָּ֔י
Zakkay
H2140
"Zaccai"
N-proper
Zaccai means pure and was the head of a family of 760 exiles who returned with Zerubbabel, as mentioned in Ezra 2:9.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.9 § Zaccai = "pure" the head of a family of 760 exiles returning with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Zaccai. See also: Ezra 2:9; Nehemiah 3:20; Nehemiah 7:14.
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/שִׁשִּֽׁים
shishshîym
H8346
"sixty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word represents the number sixty, often used to describe large quantities, like the sixty warriors who guarded King Solomon. It is also translated as three score, as seen in Psalm 90:10.
Definition: sixty, three score Aramaic equivalent: shit.tin (שִׁתִּין "sixty" H8361)
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: sixty, three score. See also: Genesis 5:15; 1 Chronicles 2:21; Isaiah 7:8.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:9
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
7the descendants of Elam, 1,254;
8the descendants of Zattu, 945;
9the descendants of Zaccai, 760;
10the descendants of Bani, 642; 11the descendants of Bebai, 623;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 7:14 | the descendants of Zaccai, 760; |
Ezra 2:9 Summary
This verse tells us about a group of people called the descendants of Zaccai who returned to Jerusalem after being in exile in Babylon. There were 760 of them, which shows that God cares about each person and family. Just like God counted and cared for the descendants of Zaccai, He also cares for us, as seen in Psalm 139:17-18, where it says that God's thoughts about us are precious and more numerous than the sand. This reminds us that we are all important to God and part of His bigger plan to restore and rebuild His people, as promised in Isaiah 61:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the descendants of Zaccai?
The descendants of Zaccai were a family group that returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezra 2:9, and their lineage is also mentioned in Nehemiah 7:14, indicating their significance in the post-exilic community.
What is the significance of the number 760 in this verse?
The number 760 represents the count of individuals from the descendants of Zaccai who returned to Jerusalem, similar to the counts given for other families in Ezra 2, such as the descendants of Elam with 1,254 people, as seen in Ezra 2:7.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of restoration in the book of Ezra?
This verse is part of the list of families that returned to Jerusalem, which symbolizes the restoration of God's people to their homeland, a theme also seen in Ezekiel 37:21-22, where God promises to gather His people from all the countries where they were scattered.
What can we learn about God's care for His people from this verse?
This verse demonstrates God's attention to detail and care for each family and individual, as seen in the specific counts, reflecting His promise in Jeremiah 29:11 to prosper His people and give them a hope and a future.
Reflection Questions
- What does the specific mention of the descendants of Zaccai teach us about God's interest in the details of our lives?
- How can we apply the concept of being part of a larger community, like the returning exiles, to our own lives and relationships within the church?
- What does the act of counting and recording the families, as in Ezra 2:9, signify about the importance of each individual and family in God's eyes?
- In what ways can we, like the descendants of Zaccai, contribute to the rebuilding and restoration of our communities for the glory of God?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:9
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:9
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore. The children of Zaccai. The number of this family accompanying Zerubbabel amounted to 760 (cf. Nehemiah 7:14). The name is identical with Zaccheus (Luke 19:2).
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:9
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.