The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
The descendants of the other Elam: 1,254 people.
This verse records that 1,254 descendants from a family group called 'the other Elam' were part of the group returning from exile.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezra, which describes the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem after their captivity under Persian rule, Chapter 2 provides a detailed list of families and individuals who journeyed back to rebuild their homeland. This specific verse mentions the descendants of a man referred to as "the other Elam," numbering 1,254, as part of a census that helped organize the returning community and ensure proper restoration of the nation. Such records highlight the historical efforts to reestablish Jewish identity and worship amid political changes.
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