KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Zaccai: 760 people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 760 descendants of a man named Zaccai returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
Ezra 2 is part of the biblical account of the Jewish exiles returning to Jerusalem after their captivity in Babylon, as allowed by the Persian Empire under King Cyrus. This verse specifically lists the descendants of Zaccai, numbering 760, as part of a detailed census that helped organize the returning community for rebuilding the temple and restoring Jewish life. It reflects the historical effort to preserve family lines and national identity during a time of restoration and renewal.
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