KJV ORIGINAL
By number and by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that time.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Everything was counted and weighed carefully, and the total weight of it all was recorded right then.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how the returned exiles carefully documented every item they brought back, ensuring complete accountability and transparency.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Ezra's account of the Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem around 458 BC. Ezra was leading a group carrying valuable temple treasures, gold, and silver that had been donated for rebuilding the temple. Because of the great value and sacred nature of these items, everything had to be meticulously counted and recorded to prevent theft and ensure proper stewardship.
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