Ezra 2:27
New International Version
of Mikmash 122

New Living Translation
The people of Micmash 122

English Standard Version
The men of Michmas, 122.

Berean Standard Bible
the men of Michmash, 122;

King James Bible
The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two.

New King James Version
the men of Michmas, one hundred and twenty-two;

New American Standard Bible
the men of Michmas, 122;

NASB 1995
the men of Michmas, 122;

NASB 1977
the men of Michmas, 122;

Legacy Standard Bible
the men of Michmas, 122;

Amplified Bible
the men of Michmas, 122;

Christian Standard Bible
Michmas’s men 122

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Michmas’s men 122

American Standard Version
The men of Michmas, a hundred twenty and two.

English Revised Version
The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Michmas 122

International Standard Version
People from Michmas: 122

Majority Standard Bible
the men of Michmash, 122;

NET Bible
the men of Micmash: 122;

New Heart English Bible
The men of Michmas, one hundred twenty-two.

Webster's Bible Translation
The men of Michmas, a hundred twenty and two.

World English Bible
The men of Michmas, one hundred twenty-two.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
men of Michmas, one hundred twenty-two;

Young's Literal Translation
Men of Michmas, a hundred twenty and two.

Smith's Literal Translation
The men of Michmas, a hundred twenty and two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The men of Machmas, a hundred twenty-two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The men of Michmas, one hundred twenty-two.

New American Bible
people of Michmas, one hundred and twenty-two;

New Revised Standard Version
The people of Michmas, one hundred twenty-two.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The men of Michmas, one hundred and twenty-two.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The men of Makmas, a hundred and twenty and two.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The men of Michmas, a hundred twenty and two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The men of Machmas, a hundred and twenty-two.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
26the men of Ramah and Geba, 621; 27the men of Michmash, 122; 28the men of Bethel and Ai, 223;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:31
the men of Michmash, 122;

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, ...

1 Kings 4:25
Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree.

2 Chronicles 11:5-10
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...

Nehemiah 3:22-23
And next to him, the priests from the surrounding area made repairs. / Beyond them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house, and next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house.

Nehemiah 12:28-29
The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem.

Joshua 19:1-9
The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...

1 Samuel 30:26-31
When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ...

2 Samuel 2:1-4
Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. ...

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Acts 2:5-11
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ...

Romans 9:4-5
the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.


Treasury of Scripture

The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two.

Michmas

1 Samuel 13:5,23
And the Philistines gathered themselves together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which is on the sea shore in multitude: and they came up, and pitched in Michmash, eastward from Bethaven…

Isaiah 10:28
He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he hath laid up his carriages:

Michmash

Nehemiah 7:31
The men of Michmas, an hundred and twenty and two.

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Ezra 2
1. The number that return of the people
36. 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
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the men of Michmash
The phrase "the men of Michmash" refers to the inhabitants of a town called Michmash, which is located in the territory of Benjamin, north of Jerusalem. Historically, Michmash is significant in several biblical narratives. It was the site of a notable battle during the time of King Saul, where Jonathan, Saul's son, achieved a remarkable victory over the Philistines (1 Samuel 13-14). The Hebrew root of Michmash, "מִכְמָשׂ" (Mikmash), suggests a place of hidden treasures or stores, which may reflect its strategic military importance. The mention of Michmash in Ezra 2:27 highlights the continuity of the Jewish community's connection to their ancestral lands, even after the Babylonian exile. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in preserving His people and their heritage.

122
The number "122" indicates the count of men from Michmash who returned from the Babylonian exile. This specific enumeration underscores the meticulous record-keeping and the importance of each individual in the restoration of the Jewish community. In the broader context of Ezra 2, these numbers reflect the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back to their land. The precision of the count also emphasizes the value of each person in God's plan, reminding us that every individual has a role in the unfolding of divine purposes. The return of these 122 men signifies a step towards the re-establishment of worship and community life in Jerusalem, illustrating the collective effort required to rebuild and renew the covenant relationship with God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the men
אַנְשֵׁ֣י (’an·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

of Michmas,
מִכְמָ֔ס (miḵ·mās)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4363: Michmash -- a city in Benjamin

122;
מֵאָ֖ה (mê·’āh)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 3967: A hundred


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