Ezra 2:19The children of Hashum, two hundred Twenty-three.
The setting
Jerusalem, 538 BC. The Hashum family — 223 strong — steps forward when their name is called. They chose faith over comfort in Babylon.
The emotion here: deep respect for families who chose hardship over comfort for faith
The original word
ḥāshum (חָשׁוּם) — the family name meaning 'rich/wealthy,' though they left wealth behind for home
Why it matters
Many Jews stayed comfortable in Babylon — only about 50,000 of potentially millions chose to return
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezra 2:19
Each family name represents a choice — comfort in exile or hardship in God's plan
Common misconceptionPeople assume all Jews returned from Babylon, but most stayed comfortable in exile — these families sacrificed security to rebuild God's work.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Ezra 2:19
Bible Genome reading
Ezra 2:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezra 2:19 comes from the book of Ezra, written during the Post-Exile period. These words are attributed to Ezra. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include return, restoration. Notable phrases: children of Hashum.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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