Ezra 2:66
Ezra 2:66 in Multiple Translations
They had 736 horses, 245 mules,
Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;
Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;
They had seven hundred and thirty-six horses, two hundred and forty-five transport beasts,
They had 736 horses, 245 mules,
Their horses were seuen hundreth, and sixe and thirtie: their mules, two hundreth and fiue and fourtie:
Their horses [are] seven hundred thirty and six, their mules, two hundred forty and five,
Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five;
Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;
Their horses seven hundred thirty-six, their mules two hundred forty-five,
The Israelis brought with them from Babylonia 736 horses, 245 mules,
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 2:66
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Ezra 2:66 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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סוּסֵי/הֶ֕ם
שְׁבַ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים
וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֑ה
פִּרְדֵי/הֶ֕ם
מָאתַ֖יִם
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
סוּסֵי/הֶ֕ם
çûwç
H5483
swallow
N-mp | Suff
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Adj
וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֑ה
shêsh
H8337
six
Conj | Adj
פִּרְדֵי/הֶ֕ם
pered
H6505
mule
N-mp | Suff
מָאתַ֖יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:66
סוּסֵי/הֶ֕ם
çûwç
H5483
"swallow"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a horse, often referring to chariot horses. It also describes a swallow due to its swift flight, as seen in the book of Jeremiah. The word is used to describe strong and fast animals.
Definition: swallow, swift
Usage: Occurs in 130 OT verses. KJV: crane, horse (-back, -hoof). Compare H6571 (פָּרָשׁ). See also: Genesis 47:17; Psalms 76:7; Psalms 20:8.
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
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.
שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֑ה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Conj | 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.
פִּרְדֵי/הֶ֕ם
pered
H6505
"mule"
N-mp | Suff
A mule, the offspring of a horse and a donkey, mentioned in Leviticus as an unclean animal. In 2 Samuel, David's messengers rode mules to meet the king of Ammon. Mules were used for transportation and labor.
Definition: mule
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: mule. See also: 2 Samuel 13:29; 2 Chronicles 9:24; Psalms 32:9.
מָאתַ֖יִם
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.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:66
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
64The whole assembly numbered 42,360,
65in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 200 male and female singers.
66They had 736 horses, 245 mules,
67435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys. 68When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site.Ezra 2:66 Summary
[Ezra 2:66 lists the number of horses and mules the Israelites had, which shows how wealthy and blessed they were. This is similar to how God blessed Abraham with many possessions, as seen in Genesis 13:2. The Israelites were returning from exile and were ready to start anew, with God's provision and care guiding them. As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God is our Provider and Caretaker, just as He was for the Israelites, and trust in His faithfulness, as expressed in Psalm 37:3-7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number of horses and mules in Ezra 2:66?
The number of horses and mules, 736 and 245 respectively, indicates the wealth and resources of the Israelites returning from exile, as seen in the context of Ezra 2:64-67, where the total assembly and their possessions are listed, similar to the census in Numbers 1:1-54.
How do the animals listed in Ezra 2:66 relate to the Israelites' worship and service?
The animals, including horses, mules, camels, and donkeys, were likely used for transportation and labor, supporting the Israelites' journey and their service in rebuilding the house of God, as mentioned in Ezra 2:68, and reflected in the teachings of Deuteronomy 14:26 and Proverbs 21:5.
What can we learn about God's provision from the list of animals in Ezra 2:66?
The variety and number of animals demonstrate God's provision and care for the Israelites, as promised in Genesis 12:2-3 and emphasized in Psalm 23:1-4, where God is described as the Shepherd who provides for His people.
How does Ezra 2:66 fit into the larger narrative of the Israelites' return from exile?
Ezra 2:66 is part of the detailed account of the Israelites' return, highlighting their obedience to God's command to rebuild the temple, as seen in Ezra 1:1-4, and their trust in His provision, as expressed in Isaiah 40:28-31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can trust in God's provision for my life, just as the Israelites trusted in His care during their journey?
- How can I use my resources, like the Israelites used their animals, to support the work of God's kingdom?
- What are some ways I can reflect on God's faithfulness and care in my own life, just as the Israelites reflected on His provision in Ezra 2:66?
- How can I apply the principle of trusting in God's provision, as seen in Ezra 2:66, to my own life and circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:66
Ver. 66,67 Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six, their mules two hundred forty and five, their camels four hundred thirty and five, [their] asses six thousand seven hundred and twenty.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:66
Beside their servants and their maids, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and there were among them two hundred singing men and singing women. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezra 2:66
Verse 66. Their horses - seven hundred, c.] They went into captivity, stripped of every thing they now return from it, abounding in the most substantial riches, viz., horses 736, or, according to Esdras, 7036; mules, 245; camels, 435; asses, 6720; besides gold, and silver, and rich stuffs. See below.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:66
66. horses] The number mentioned here (736) appears in 1Es 5:43 as 7036, a fair sample of the way in which figures could easily undergo alteration by accident or intention. Before this time we do not find mention of the use of the horse among the Israelites for peaceful purposes. Hitherto the horse had been used for war and for pomp. The considerable number here mentioned is another proof of the presence of considerable wealth. The horse was the possession of the rich and well armed. mules] About one-third the number of the horses. During the monarchy the mule is the royal animal (1 Kings 1:33; 1 Kings 1:38; 1 Kings 1:44). The mule was scarce and precious like the horse (1 Kings 18:5). To be carried by a mule is classed with being carried by a horse or on a litter or in a chariot (Isaiah 66:20). They were not bred in Palestine. Solomon imported them (1 Kings 10:25; 2 Chronicles 9:24).
The mules here mentioned were probably ridden by the richest class. In the O.T. we do not read of the mule carrying loads.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 2:66
65-68. Servants… horses… camels — To some of these the returning Jews were helped by their wealthy friends and neighbours who remained in Babylon, (Ezra 1:4; Ezra 1:6;) but probably not a few of the