The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five.
The descendants of Arah: 775 people.
This verse records that 775 descendants of a man named Arah were among those who returned from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
Ezra 2 is part of a detailed list in the Bible that records the families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon, following the Persian conquest of the Babylonian Empire. This return was initiated around 538 BC when King Cyrus of Persia issued a decree allowing the Jews to rebuild their temple and restore their community, symbolizing God's faithfulness to His covenant people. The verse specifically mentions the descendants of Arah, totaling 775 people, as one of the groups resettling in their homeland.
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