Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They had 736 horses, 245 mules, New Living Translation They took with them 736 horses, 245 mules, English Standard Version Their horses were 736, their mules were 245, Berean Standard Bible They had 736 horses, 245 mules, King James Bible Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five; New King James Version Their horses were seven hundred and thirty-six, their mules two hundred and forty-five, New American Standard Bible Their horses numbered 736; their mules, 245; NASB 1995 Their horses were 736; their mules, 245; NASB 1977 Their horses were 736; their mules, 245; Legacy Standard Bible Their horses were 736; their mules, 245; Amplified Bible Their horses totaled 736; their mules, 245; Christian Standard Bible They had 736 horses, 245 mules, Holman Christian Standard Bible They had 736 horses, 245 mules, American Standard Version Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five; English Revised Version Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five; GOD'S WORD® Translation They had 736 horses, 245 mules, International Standard Version In addition, they had 736 horses, 245 mules, Majority Standard Bible They had 736 horses, 245 mules, NET Bible and 736 horses, 245 mules, New Heart English Bible Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five; Webster's Bible Translation Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five; World English Bible Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTheir horses [are] seven hundred thirty-six, their mules, two hundred forty-five, Young's Literal Translation Their horses are seven hundred thirty and six, their mules, two hundred forty and five, Smith's Literal Translation Their horses seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTheir horses seven hundred thirty- six, their mules two hundred forty-five, Catholic Public Domain Version Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules were two hundred forty-five; New American Bible Their horses numbered seven hundred and thirty-six, their mules two hundred and forty-five, New Revised Standard Version They had seven hundred thirty-six horses, two hundred forty-five mules, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTheir horses were seven hundred and thirty-six; their mules, two hundred and forty-five; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Their horses, seven hundred and thirty and six; their female mules, two hundred and forty and five. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five; Brenton Septuagint Translation Their horses were seven hundred and thirty-six, their mules, two hundred and forty-five. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles…65in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 200 male and female singers. 66They had 736 horses, 245 mules, 67435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.… Cross References Nehemiah 7:68 They had 736 horses, 245 mules, 1 Kings 4:26 Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses. 2 Chronicles 9:25 Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 27:29-31 Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys. / Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys. / Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property. 1 Samuel 8:11-12 He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. / He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots. 2 Kings 9:17-19 Now the watchman standing on the tower in Jezreel saw Jehu’s troops approaching, and he called out, “I see a company of troops!” “Choose a rider,” Joram commanded. “Send him out to meet them and ask, ‘Have you come in peace?’” / So a horseman rode off to meet Jehu and said, “This is what the king asks: ‘Have you come in peace?’” “What do you know about peace?” Jehu replied. “Fall in behind me.” And the watchman reported, “The messenger reached them, but he is not coming back.” / So the king sent out a second horseman, who went to them and said, “This is what the king asks: ‘Have you come in peace?’” “What do you know about peace?” Jehu replied. “Fall in behind me.” Zechariah 9:9-10 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. / And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. Isaiah 66:20 And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.” Genesis 47:17 So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for their horses, their flocks and herds, and their donkeys. Throughout that year he provided them with food in exchange for all their livestock. Exodus 14:9 The Egyptians—all Pharaoh’s horses and chariots, horsemen and troops—pursued the Israelites and overtook them as they camped by the sea near Pi-hahiroth, opposite Baal-zephon. Acts 23:23-24 Then he called two of his centurions and said, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea in the third hour of the night. / Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.” Revelation 19:11-14 Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ... Matthew 21:2-7 saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me. / If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” / This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: ... Luke 19:30-35 saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. / If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’” / So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them. ... John 12:14-15 Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.” Treasury of Scripture Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five; Jump to Previous Beasts Five Forty Forty-Five Horses Hundred Mules Seven Six Thirty Thirty-Six TransportJump to Next Beasts Five Forty Forty-Five Horses Hundred Mules Seven Six Thirty Thirty-Six TransportEzra 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 They had 736 horses The mention of horses in this context highlights the importance of these animals in ancient times, particularly for transportation and military purposes. Horses were valuable assets for travel and communication, especially during the return from Babylonian exile. In biblical history, horses are often associated with strength and power, as seen in passages like Psalm 20:7, which contrasts trust in chariots and horses with trust in the name of the Lord. The specific number, 736, indicates a substantial resource for the returning exiles, suggesting a well-prepared and organized group. This reflects the providence and blessing of God in providing for their needs as they undertook the journey back to Jerusalem. 245 mules Persons / Places / Events 1. EzraA scribe and priest who led the second group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon. He played a crucial role in the spiritual and physical restoration of the Jewish community. 2. Return from Exile The context of Ezra 2 is the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, a significant event in Jewish history that marked the beginning of the restoration of the Jewish nation and worship. 3. Jerusalem The city to which the exiles returned, central to Jewish identity and worship. It was the location of the Temple, which was to be rebuilt. 4. Horses and Mules These animals were essential for transportation and labor, indicating the practical preparations and resources necessary for the journey and rebuilding efforts. 5. The Exiles The group of people returning from Babylon, representing the remnant of Israel who were committed to restoring their homeland and religious practices. Teaching Points God's ProvisionThe listing of resources, including horses and mules, demonstrates God's provision for His people. Just as God provided for the exiles, He provides for our needs today. Preparation for God's Work The detailed account of resources underscores the importance of preparation in fulfilling God's purposes. We are called to be diligent and wise stewards of what God has entrusted to us. Faithfulness in Small Details The meticulous record-keeping in Ezra 2 reflects the value of faithfulness in small details. Our attention to detail in our spiritual and practical lives honors God. Community and Cooperation The return from exile required the cooperation of the entire community. Similarly, fulfilling God's mission today involves working together as the body of Christ. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They had 736שְׁבַ֥ע (šə·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number horses, סוּסֵיהֶ֕ם (sū·sê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird) 245 מָאתַ֖יִם (mā·ṯa·yim) Number - fd Strong's 3967: A hundred mules, פִּרְדֵיהֶ֕ם (pir·ḏê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6505: A mule Links Ezra 2:66 NIVEzra 2:66 NLT Ezra 2:66 ESV Ezra 2:66 NASB Ezra 2:66 KJV Ezra 2:66 BibleApps.com Ezra 2:66 Biblia Paralela Ezra 2:66 Chinese Bible Ezra 2:66 French Bible Ezra 2:66 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 2:66 Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six (Ezr. Ez) |
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