Ezra 2:31
Ezra 2:31 Meaning and Explanation
“The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →A second house of Elam is numbered among the returning families.
What Does Ezra 2:31 Mean?
A second group called Elam is counted, matching the earlier house at one thousand two hundred fifty-four. The careful distinction 'the other Elam' keeps the two lines separate in the record.
Such precision guards each family's identity. In a community reclaiming land and inheritance, knowing exactly who belonged to which house mattered greatly, and the record's care reflects God's own attention to His people's particulars.
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What does Ezra 2:31 mean?
A second house of Elam is numbered among the returning families.