The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.
The descendants of Immer: 1,052 people.
This verse records that 1,052 descendants of a man named Immer returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
Ezra 2 is a chapter in the Book of Ezra that records the list of families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon around 538 BC, following the decree of Cyrus the Great that allowed the Jews to rebuild their temple and restore their nation. This verse specifically mentions the descendants of Immer, a priestly family, totaling 1,052 people, as part of a census to verify lineage and ensure the proper restoration of religious roles in the community. Such lists were essential for maintaining the integrity of the priesthood and the social structure of the returning exiles.
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