Verse:
Ezra 2:15 · "the descendants of Adin, 454;"

Context and Background:
Ezra 2:15 is part of a larger passage detailing the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel. This chapter lists the families and their numbers who returned to rebuild the temple and restore the community in Jerusalem. The book of Ezra is set in the post-exilic period, a time when the Jewish people were allowed to return to their homeland after the decree of Cyrus, the Persian king, in 538 B.C.

The Descendants of Adin:
The mention of "the descendants of Adin" refers to one of the families or clans that returned from the Babylonian exile. The number 454 indicates the male members of this family who made the journey back to Jerusalem. The family of Adin is also mentioned in Nehemiah 7:20, which provides a parallel account of the returnees, although the numbers slightly differ due to variations in the records or possible later additions to the family.

Significance:
The listing of the descendants of Adin, along with other families, underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the Jewish community. It highlights the continuity of the covenant people of God, despite the challenges of exile. Each family played a crucial role in the restoration of the Jewish nation, contributing to the rebuilding of the temple and the re-establishment of religious and social order.

Theological Implications:
The return of the exiles, including the descendants of Adin, is seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to restore His people. It reflects God's faithfulness and sovereignty in history, as He orchestrates events to bring about His purposes. The detailed genealogies emphasize the importance of community and identity in the life of God's people, reminding believers of their place in the larger narrative of God's redemptive plan.

Application for Today:
For contemporary readers, the account of the descendants of Adin serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and perseverance. Just as the exiles returned to rebuild and restore, Christians are called to be active participants in the work of God's kingdom, contributing to the spiritual and communal restoration in their own contexts. The passage encourages believers to value their spiritual heritage and to remain steadfast in their commitment to God's purposes.454 (1 Occurrence)

Ezra 2:15
The children of Adin, four hundred fifty-four.
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454 (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance 454 (1 Occurrence). Ezra 2:15 The children
of Adin, four hundred fifty-four. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Free (454 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Free (454 Occurrences). Matthew 6:12 And make us free
of our debts, as we have made those free who are in debt to us. (BBE). ...
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Adin (2 Occurrences)
... was brought up to date. In Ezra and 1 Esdras the number of the sons of
Adin is said to be 454; in Ne it is 655. The 50 males, led ...
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450 (2 Occurrences)

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468 (1 Occurrence)

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Delos
... Persia. The treasury of the Athenian Confederacy was kept here after 476.
The island became independent of Athens in 454. During ...
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Adinu
... The descendants of Adin (leaders of the nation) returned with their families to
Jerusalem: one party being with Zerubbabel (454 members 1 Esdras 5:14), a ...
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Sea (4178 Occurrences)
... In 1818 Irby and Mangles (Travels, 454) saw a company of Arabs ford the lake from
Point Molyneux to the west side, and noted that the line of the ford was ...
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Justification (6 Occurrences)
... "Baptism," says Weiss (I, 454), "presupposes faith in Him as the one whom the church
designates as Lord, and also binds to adherence to Him which excludes ...
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