New International Version of Jericho 345 New Living Translation The citizens of Jericho 345 English Standard Version The sons of Jericho, 345. Berean Standard Bible the men of Jericho, 345; Berean Literal Bible The sons of Jericho, three hundred forty-five. King James Bible The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. New King James Version the people of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five; New American Standard Bible the men of Jericho, 345; NASB 1995 the men of Jericho, 345; NASB 1977 the men of Jericho, 345; Legacy Standard Bible the men of Jericho, 345; Amplified Bible the men of Jericho, 345; Berean Annotated Bible the men of Jericho (city of palms), 345; Christian Standard Bible Jericho’s people 345 Holman Christian Standard Bible Jericho’s people 345 American Standard Version The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. English Revised Version The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. GOD'S WORD® Translation of Jericho 345 International Standard Version Descendants of exiles from Jericho: 345 NET Bible the men of Jericho: 345; New Heart English Bible The descendants of Jericho, three hundred forty-five. Webster's Bible Translation The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe men of Jericho, 345; World English Bible The children of Jericho, three hundred forty-five. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsons of Jericho, three hundred forty-five; Berean Literal Bible The sons of Jericho, three hundred forty-five. Young's Literal Translation Sons of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. Smith's Literal Translation The sons of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Jericho, three hundred forty-five. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Jericho, three hundred forty-five. New American Bible descendants of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five; New Revised Standard Version Of Jericho, three hundred forty-five. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe people of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The children of Yerikho, three hundred and forty and five. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. Brenton Septuagint Translation The children of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The List of Returning Exiles…33the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725; 34the men of Jericho, 345; 35and the descendants of Senaah, 3,630.… Cross References the men of Jericho, 2 Kings 2:19 Then the men of the city said to Elisha, “Please note, our lord, that the city’s location is good, as you can see. But the water is bad and the land is unfruitful.” Joshua 6:26 At that time Joshua invoked this solemn oath: “Cursed before the LORD is the man who rises up and rebuilds this city, Jericho; at the cost of his firstborn he will lay its foundations; at the cost of his youngest he will set up its gates.” 1 Kings 16:34 In Ahab’s days, Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho. At the cost of Abiram his firstborn he laid its foundation, and at the cost of Segub his youngest he set up its gates, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Joshua son of Nun. 345; Nehemiah 7:36 the men of Jericho, 345; 1 Chronicles 9:2 Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. Luke 19:1 Then Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. Nehemiah 7:38 and the descendants of Senaah, 3,930. 1 Chronicles 9:3 Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: Nehemiah 11:25-30 As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; … Joshua 15:21-32 These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, … 1 Chronicles 4:28-33 They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, … Nehemiah 11:20 The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance. 2 Kings 25:12 But the captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields. Jeremiah 39:10 But Nebuzaradan left behind in the land of Judah some of the poor people who had no property, and at that time he gave them vineyards and fields. Jeremiah 52:16 But Nebuzaradan captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields. Matthew 1:11-12 and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. / After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, Treasury of Scripture The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. Jericho 1 Kings 16:34 In his days did Hiel the Bethelite build Jericho: he laid the foundation thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the gates thereof in his youngest son Segub, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Joshua the son of Nun. Nehemiah 7:36 The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. Jump to Previous Children Five Forty Forty-Five Hundred Jericho ThreeJump to Next Children Five Forty Forty-Five Hundred Jericho ThreeEzra 2 1. The number that return of the people36. of the priests 40. of the Levites 43. of the Nethinims 55. of Solomon's servants 61. of the priests who could not show their pedigree 64. The whole number of them, with their substance 68. Their offerings the men of Jericho, Jericho, near the Jordan River, was the first Canaanite city conquered under Joshua. Its inclusion among the returning families shows that descendants of this historic city retained their identity through the exile and returned to rebuild life in Judah. 2Ki 2:19 Then the men of the city said to Elisha, “Please note,… 345; The recorded number reflects the careful organization of the returning community. Each family was counted as part of the restoration of Israel in the land God had given their ancestors. Neh 7:36 the men of Jericho, 345; Persons / Places / Events 1. Men of JerichoThis refers to the descendants or inhabitants of the ancient city of Jericho who returned from the Babylonian exile. Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and holds significant historical and biblical importance. 2. Return from Exile The context of this verse is the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem and Judah, as decreed by King Cyrus of Persia. This was a pivotal moment in Jewish history, marking the restoration of the Jewish community in their homeland. 3. Ezra Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Ezra is the scribe and priest who played a crucial role in the spiritual and social restoration of the Jewish people during this period. Teaching Points Faithfulness in RestorationThe return of the men of Jericho is a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people. We can trust God to restore and rebuild areas of our lives that have been broken or lost. Community and Identity The mention of specific groups, like the men of Jericho, emphasizes the importance of community and identity in God's plan. We should value and contribute to our faith communities. Historical Continuity The return of the exiles connects the past with the present, reminding us that God's work in history is ongoing. We are part of a larger account that God is writing. Obedience and Participation The men of Jericho's return and later participation in rebuilding efforts show the importance of obedience and active participation in God's work. We are called to be active participants in God's mission today. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 2:34?2. How does Ezra 2:34 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people? 3. What significance do the descendants of Jericho hold in Ezra 2:34? 4. How can we apply the concept of community from Ezra 2:34 today? 5. What does Ezra 2:34 teach about the importance of genealogies in Scripture? 6. How does Ezra 2:34 connect to God's promises in the Old Testament? 7. What is the significance of the 725 men of Jericho in Ezra 2:34? 8. How does Ezra 2:34 contribute to understanding Israel's post-exilic community? 9. Why is the specific number of men listed in Ezra 2:34 important? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 2? Ezra 2:34 records that 345 descendants from the ancient city of Jericho joined the first return under Zerubbabel. The verse shows that God restores specific communities, counts every person, and invites even a once-cursed city to share in His rebuilding work. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the menבְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jericho, יְרֵח֔וֹ (yə·rê·ḥōw) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua 345; שְׁלֹ֥שׁ (šə·lōš) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice Additonal Resources Ezra 2:34 Blue Letter BibleEzra 2:34 Bible Gateway Ezra 2:34 Bible.com Ezra 2:34 NIV |
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