Ezra 2:37The children of Immer, one thousand fifty-two.
The setting
Jerusalem, 538 BC. Immer's descendants represent one of the 24 priestly courses established by David. Over 1,000 people from one priestly family made the dangerous journey home. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: grateful amazement at the preservation of priestly families
The original word
אמר ('Immer) — possibly meaning 'lamb' or 'prominent one', a priestly family name
Why it matters
Immer's family line can be traced back to David's time and forward to Jesus' era — Pashhur son of Immer opposed Jeremiah
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezra 2:37
This large number suggests Immer's family was faithful in exile — they didn't intermarry or abandon their calling
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just administrative record-keeping, but it's actually proof that God preserved His worship system through 70 years of exile — the temple service could resume immediately.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Ezra 2:37
Bible Genome reading
Ezra 2:37 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezra 2:37 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 restoration, priestly service. Notable phrases: the children of Immer.
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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