Ezra 2:3
Ezra 2:3 Meaning and Explanation
“The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →The register begins counting the returning families, starting with the house of Parosh.
What Does Ezra 2:3 Mean?
The roll call of households opens. Each entry names a founding ancestor and the number of his descendants who made the journey. Parosh heads the list with one of its largest counts, more than two thousand strong.
These names are not filler; they are God's bookkeeping of the faithful. Every family that risked the long return is written down and remembered. The Lord knows His people by name and number, and no one who answers His call to come home is overlooked or forgotten.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezra 2:3
What does Ezra 2:3 mean?
The register begins counting the returning families, starting with the house of Parosh.