Ezra 2:7The children of Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
The setting
Jerusalem region, ~538 BC. Descendants of Elam, over 1,200 strong, registering to reclaim their inheritance in the land their ancestors left behind, in what is now Israel/Palestine.
The emotion here: careful respect for ancestral connections across centuries
The original word
'Êlām (עֵילָם) — 'eternity' or 'hidden,' an ancient name with Persian connections
Why it matters
Biblical Elam was a region in ancient Persia, so these families may have had dual cultural identity
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezra 2:7
The name Elam connects to Noah's descendants — this family traced their lineage back to the beginning
Common misconceptionThese seem like random names and numbers, but Elam's inclusion shows God's plan spanning from Noah's grandsons to the return from exile.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Ezra 2:7
Bible Genome reading
Ezra 2:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezra 2:7 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, return. Notable phrases: children of 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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