Ezra 2:25The children of Kiriath Arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty-three.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~538 BC. Representatives from three neighboring cities present their families for registration as one unified group returning to modern-day Israel/Palestine.
The emotion here: impressed by the organizational effort and unity among the returning communities
The original word
sheva (שֶׁבַע) — seven, representing completeness; 743 suggests a complete community returning
Why it matters
These three cities formed a geographic cluster, showing families coordinated their return together
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezra 2:25
This represents inter-city cooperation — three communities joining forces to make the dangerous journey home
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just administrative paperwork, but it documents an incredible feat of coordination among scattered families choosing to rebuild together.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Ezra 2:25
Bible Genome reading
Ezra 2:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezra 2:25 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 Kiriath Arim.
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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