Ezra 2:11
Ezra 2:11 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Bebai, 623;
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.
The children of Bebai, six hundred and twenty-three.
the sons of Bebai, 623;
The sonnes of Bebai, sixe hundreth, and three and twentie:
Sons of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty-three.
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty-three.
623descendants of Bebai
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 2:11
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Ezra 2:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
בֵבָ֔י
שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בֵבָ֔י
Bêbay
H893
Bebai
N-proper
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וּ/שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:11
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בֵבָ֔י
Bêbay
H893
"Bebai"
N-proper
Bebai was an Israelite leader who returned from exile, mentioned in Nehemiah 10:15. His name means 'my cavities', possibly referring to a physical characteristic or a place.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.15 § Bebai = "my cavities" a leader of the returning exiles
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Bebai. See also: Ezra 2:11; Ezra 10:28; Nehemiah 10:16.
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וּ/שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:11
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
9the descendants of Zaccai, 760;
10the descendants of Bani, 642;
11the descendants of Bebai, 623;
12the descendants of Azgad, 1,222; 13the descendants of Adonikam, 666;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 10:28 | From the descendants of Bebai: Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:16 | the descendants of Bebai, 628; |
| 3 | Ezra 8:11 | from the descendants of Bebai, Zechariah son of Bebai, and with him 28 men; |
Ezra 2:11 Summary
The verse Ezra 2:11 tells us about a group of people called the descendants of Bebai, who returned to Jerusalem after being in exile in Babylon. There were 623 of them, and they were part of a larger group of Israelites who were faithful to God's call to return and rebuild the temple (as seen in Ezra 1:5). This shows us that God is faithful to His people and keeps His promises, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 30:3. Just as the descendants of Bebai were faithful to return to Jerusalem, we can be faithful to God's call on our lives and respond with obedience, as seen in Matthew 4:18-22.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 623 in Ezra 2:11?
The number 623 represents the descendants of Bebai who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as part of the larger group of Israelites who were faithful to God's call to return and rebuild the temple, as seen in Ezra 1:5 and Ezra 2:1-2.
Who were the descendants of Bebai?
The descendants of Bebai were a family group within the tribe of Israel, and their return to Jerusalem was a part of the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people, as prophesied in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Jeremiah 29:14.
Why is it important to record the specific numbers of each family group in Ezra 2?
Recording the specific numbers of each family group, such as the 623 descendants of Bebai, demonstrates the careful attention to detail and the organizational skills of the Israelite leaders, as well as their desire to be faithful stewards of God's people, as seen in Numbers 1:1-4 and Acts 2:41-47.
How does Ezra 2:11 relate to the broader story of the Bible?
Ezra 2:11 is part of the larger narrative of God's redemption of His people, from the exile in Babylon to the return to Jerusalem, and ultimately to the coming of Jesus Christ, as seen in Isaiah 43:5-7 and Matthew 1:1-17.
Reflection Questions
- What does the faithfulness of the descendants of Bebai in returning to Jerusalem teach me about my own faith journey?
- How can I, like the Israelites, be faithful to God's call on my life and respond with obedience, as seen in Exodus 19:5-6 and Matthew 4:18-22?
- What role do I play in the larger story of God's redemption, and how can I be a part of His plan to restore and redeem His people, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Revelation 7:9-10?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my commitment to God's kingdom, just as the descendants of Bebai demonstrated their commitment by returning to Jerusalem, as seen in Haggai 1:1-15 and Hebrews 10:24-25?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:11
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:11
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three. The children of Bebal - [Septuagint, Babai].
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:11
3–19. Names of households or families. Many of these names occur again in other lists, e.g. Ezra 8:1-14; Ezra 10:18-44; Nehemiah 10:1-27, and in connexion with much later events in the lifetime of Ezra and Nehemiah. These names therefore are not to be regarded as the names of the leading men of the various families who accompanied Zerubbabel, but as the titles of the families or clans into which the people were divided. These titles were probably taken from the founders of the families and were many of them of great antiquity. The mention of the same names of the ‘families’ at the return of Ezra (Ezra 8:1-14) merely shows that, though a certain number of a household had accompanied Zerubbabel, many members of it remained in Babylon, of whom some returned with Ezra, e.g. Parosh, Pahath-moab, Adin, Shephatiah, Elam, Bebai, Azgad, Adonikam, Bigvai, &c., cf. Nehemiah 10:14 ff.
Sermons on Ezra 2:11
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The Coming Revival of Truth by Timothy Williams | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of falling in love with the Lord and His Word after being born again. He emphasizes the importance of guarding this passion |