Ezra 2:29
Ezra 2:29 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Nebo, 52;
The children of Nebo, fifty and two.
The children of Nebo, fifty and two.
The children of Nebo, fifty-two.
the sons of Nebo, 52;
The sonnes of Nebo, two and fiftie:
Sons of Nebo, fifty and two.
The children of Nebo, fifty-two.
The children of Nebo, fifty and two.
The children of Nebo, fifty-two.
52from Nebo
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Ezra 2:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֥י
נְב֖וֹ
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
נְב֖וֹ
Nᵉbôw
H5015
Nebo
N-proper
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:29
בְּנֵ֥י
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.
נְב֖וֹ
Nᵉbôw
H5015
"Nebo"
N-proper
Nebo refers to a mountain in Moab where Moses died, also a Babylonian deity. The mountain is located east of the Jordan River, opposite Jericho.
Definition: Nebo = "prophet" the mountain where Moses died; located east of the Jordan opposite Jericho Also named: a.va.rim (עֲבָרִים "Abarim" H5682)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Nebo. See also: Numbers 32:3; Ezra 2:29; Isaiah 15:2.
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:29
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
27the men of Michmash, 122;
28the men of Bethel and Ai, 223;
29the descendants of Nebo, 52;
30the descendants of Magbish, 156; 31the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 48:1 | Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 32:49 | “Go up into the Abarim Range to Mount Nebo, in the land of Moab across from Jericho, and view the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites as their own possession. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 7:33 | the men of the other Nebo, 52; |
| 4 | Numbers 32:3 | “Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon, |
| 5 | Jeremiah 48:22 | upon Dibon, Nebo, and Beth-diblathaim, |
| 6 | Isaiah 15:2 | Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. |
Ezra 2:29 Summary
[The verse Ezra 2:29 tells us about a group of people called the descendants of Nebo, who returned to Jerusalem after being in exile. This group was made up of 52 people, which is a relatively small number compared to some of the other groups that returned. This verse reminds us that God is interested in individuals and families, and that He cares about each person's story, as we see in Psalm 138:8, where David says that God will fulfill His purpose for him. By including the descendants of Nebo in the list of returned exiles, God is showing us that every person and every family is important to Him, and that He has a plan to prosper them, as mentioned in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the descendants of Nebo mentioned in Ezra 2:29?
The descendants of Nebo were a family group that returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel, as recorded in Ezra 2:29, and their ancestry can be traced back to the tribe of Benjamin, as mentioned in Nehemiah 7:33 and 1 Chronicles 8:1-2.
What is the significance of the number 52 in Ezra 2:29?
The number 52 represents the total count of the descendants of Nebo who returned to Jerusalem, indicating that this family group was relatively small compared to others, such as the descendants of Bethel and Ai, who numbered 223, as mentioned in Ezra 2:28.
How does Ezra 2:29 relate to the broader context of the book of Ezra?
Ezra 2:29 is part of the list of returned exiles in Ezra 2, which emphasizes God's faithfulness in restoring His people to the land, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Jeremiah 29:14.
What can we learn from the fact that the descendants of Nebo are mentioned by name in Ezra 2:29?
The fact that the descendants of Nebo are mentioned by name highlights the importance of individual families and communities in God's plan, as seen in Malachi 3:16-17, where God records the names of those who fear Him.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be part of a larger community of believers, and how can I contribute to the well-being of that community?
- In what ways can I trust in God's faithfulness, just as the descendants of Nebo trusted in His promise to restore them to the land?
- How can I balance my individual identity with my role as part of a larger family or community, as seen in the example of the descendants of Nebo?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my commitment to being part of a community of believers, as the descendants of Nebo did by returning to Jerusalem?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:29
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:29
The children of Nebo, fifty and two. The children of Nebo - [Septuagint, Vatican, Nabou; Alexandrine, Naboo] - the Bethoannaba of Eusebius and Jerome ('Onomast.,' article 'Anob;' Reland, 'Palaestina,' p.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:29
29. Nebo] not to be confused with the Moabite town (Numbers 32:3; Numbers 32:38), to distinguish it from which it is perhaps called in Nehemiah 7:33 ‘the other Nebo’. Its situation has not been accurately determined. Some identify it with Nob, the well-known priestly town (see 1 Samuel 21:1; 1 Samuel 22:9 &c.), and in favour of this view it may be noticed that while Nob is mentioned along with Geba, Michmash, Ai, Bethel and Anathoth in Nehemiah 11:31-32, and after Ai, Michmash, Geba, Ramah and Anathoth in Isaiah 10:28-32, Nebo is not mentioned in either passage. The position of Nob is still uncertain. Nebo and Nob have been recognised in Beit Nuba, a village on a hill about 16 miles N. W. N. of Jerusalem, but certainly erroneously. The site must be looked for on, or near Mt. Scopus, on the N. of Jerusalem; by some identified with the modern village Isâwiyeh.
Nebo is the name of a well-known Assyrian deity. The name of the place perhaps indicates that in a prehistoric time the worship of this god was maintained here (see note on ‘Anathoth’ Ezra 2:23).
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