Ezra 2:39
Ezra 2:39 Meaning and Explanation
“The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The priestly house of Harim closes the count of the priests.
What Does Ezra 2:39 Mean?
The priestly house of Harim, distinct from the lay Harim counted earlier, returns one thousand seventeen members, completing the tally of priests.
Four large priestly houses together formed a substantial body devoted to the altar. Their return ensured the sacrifices, festivals, and daily offerings could resume, restoring the rhythm of worship that marked Israel as the Lord's own people.
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What does Ezra 2:39 mean?
The priestly house of Harim closes the count of the priests.