Ezra 2:31The children of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~538 BC. The largest single family group returns - over 1,200 people from 'other Elam' beyond the main Elam clan. Modern-day Israel.
The emotion here: amazed at the scale of families choosing to return together
The original word
achêr (אַחֵר) — 'other' or 'another,' distinguishing this Elam group from the first mentioned
Why it matters
Elam was in modern Iran - these people traveled over 1,000 miles to return home
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezra 2:31
'Other Elam' suggests there were two different Elam settlements in exile
Common misconceptionPeople assume bigger numbers mean more important, but God cares equally about the 52 from Nebo and the 1,254 from Elam.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Ezra 2:31
Bible Genome reading
Ezra 2:31 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezra 2:31 comes from the book of Ezra, written during the Post-Exile period. These words are attributed to Narrator. 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 the other Elam.
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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