Ezra 2:22

Ezra 2:22 Meaning and Explanation

The men of Netophah, fifty and six.

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The men of Netophah are listed among the returning families.

What Does Ezra 2:22 Mean?

The small village of Netophah, near Bethlehem, sends back fifty-six of its men.

Returning to a tiny village took the same faith as returning to a great one. These few reclaimed their corner of the land, and their willingness to rebuild the small places made the restoration whole.

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The men of Netophah are listed among the returning families.

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