The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.
The men from Anathoth: 128.
This verse records that 128 men from the town of Anathoth returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild their homeland.
📚 Historical Context
Ezra 2 is a chapter in the Bible that records the list of Jewish exiles who returned to Jerusalem after their captivity in Babylon, following the decree of Cyrus the Great in 538 BC, marking the beginning of the post-exilic restoration. This specific verse mentions the 128 men from Anathoth, a town in the territory of Benjamin that was the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah, highlighting the careful documentation of returning families. Such lists reflect the historical emphasis on preserving tribal and community identities amid God's promise to rebuild His nation.
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