KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Nebo, fifty and two.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Nebo: fifty-two people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is counting fifty-two people from the family group of Nebo who returned from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
Ezra 2 is part of the biblical account of the Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem after their captivity, marking the beginning of the post-exilic period under Persian rule. This chapter serves as a detailed census of the families and individuals who returned, including the children of Nebo who numbered fifty-two, to document God's faithfulness in preserving His people. It reflects the historical effort to rebuild Jewish society and the temple in Jerusalem.
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