The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.
The descendants of Senaah: 3,630 people.
This verse records that 3,630 descendants of Senaah were among those who returned from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
Ezra 2 is part of a detailed list in the Book of Ezra that records the families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon around 538 BC, following the decree of King Cyrus of Persia that allowed the Jews to rebuild their homeland. This chapter serves as a historical census, emphasizing God's preservation of His people's identity and lineage during the Babylonian captivity. Specifically, verse 35 notes the descendants of Senaah, totaling 3,630, as one group among the returning exiles.
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