Ezra 2:3
New International Version
the descendants of Parosh 2,172

New Living Translation
The family of Parosh 2,172

English Standard Version
the sons of Parosh, 2,172.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;

King James Bible
The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.

New King James Version
the people of Parosh, two thousand one hundred and seventy-two;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Parosh, 2,172;

NASB 1995
the sons of Parosh, 2,172;

NASB 1977
the sons of Parosh, 2,172;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Parosh, 2,172;

Amplified Bible
the sons (descendants) of Parosh, 2,172;

Christian Standard Bible
Parosh’s descendants 2,172

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Parosh’s descendants 2,172

American Standard Version
The children of Parosh, two thousand a hundred seventy and two.

English Revised Version
The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the descendants of Parosh 2,172

International Standard Version
Descendants of Parosh: 2,172

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;

NET Bible
the descendants of Parosh: 2,172;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Parosh, two thousand a hundred seventy and two.

World English Bible
The children of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Parosh, two thousand a hundred seventy and two.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy and two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Pharos two thousand one hundred seventy-two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.

New American Bible
descendants of Parosh, two thousand one hundred and seventy-two;

New Revised Standard Version
the descendants of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Parosh, two thousand one hundred and seventy-two.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The number of men of Israel: the children of Parash, two thousand and one hundred and seventy and two.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Parosh, two thousand a hundred seventy and two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Phares, two thousand one hundred and seventy-two.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
2accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: 3the descendants of Parosh, 2,172; 4the descendants of Shephatiah, 372;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:8
the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;

Nehemiah 7:6-7
These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Nehemiah 11:3-4
These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— / while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;

1 Chronicles 9:1-3
So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Nehemiah 12:1-7
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...

Nehemiah 3:23
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 10:1-8
Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ...

Nehemiah 8:1-3
At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.

Nehemiah 9:1-3
On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth, with dust on their heads. / Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God.

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.

Matthew 1:12-16
After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, / Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor. / Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud. ...

Luke 3:27
the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,

Matthew 1:17
In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ.

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 11:1-5
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.

Ezra 2:3-21
The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two…

Ezra 2:21-25
The children of Bethlehem, an hundred twenty and three…

Parosh

Ezra 8:3
Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty.

Pharosh

Ezra 10:25
Moreover of Israel: of the sons of Parosh; Ramiah, and Jeziah, and Malchiah, and Miamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah.

Nehemiah 7:8
The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy 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
68. Their offerings














the descendants of Parosh
The mention of "the descendants of Parosh" refers to one of the family groups returning from the Babylonian exile. Parosh is listed among the families that returned with Zerubbabel, a leader in the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple. This family is also mentioned in Nehemiah 7:8, indicating their continued significance in the post-exilic community. The name Parosh means "flea," which may suggest humility or insignificance, yet their inclusion highlights the importance of every family in the restoration process. The descendants of Parosh were part of the first wave of returnees, emphasizing their commitment to reestablishing their heritage and faith in the Promised Land.

2172
The number 2,172 represents the members of the Parosh family who returned to Jerusalem. This substantial number indicates the size and influence of the Parosh family within the Jewish community. The specific counting of individuals underscores the importance of each person in the rebuilding efforts and the reconstitution of the nation. This enumeration reflects the meticulous record-keeping of the time, which was crucial for maintaining tribal and family identities. The large number also suggests the fulfillment of God's promise to preserve a remnant of His people, as seen in prophecies like Isaiah 10:20-22, where a remnant returns to the mighty God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Parosh
Parosh is the name of a family or clan that returned from the Babylonian exile. The name means "flea" in Hebrew, which may indicate humility or insignificance in the eyes of the world, yet they are significant in God's plan.

2. The Return from Exile
This event marks the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem and Judah, as decreed by King Cyrus of Persia. It is a fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land.

3. The Census
The listing of the descendants of Parosh is part of a larger census recorded in Ezra 2, which details the families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem. This census underscores the importance of community and identity among God's people.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Small Things
The descendants of Parosh, though seemingly insignificant, are recorded in Scripture. This teaches us that God values faithfulness, regardless of our status or size.

The Importance of Community
The detailed census in Ezra 2 emphasizes the importance of community and belonging. As believers, we are part of a spiritual family and should value our place within it.

God's Faithfulness to His Promises
The return from exile is a testament to God's faithfulness. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives, even when circumstances seem bleak.

Identity in Christ
Just as the Israelites had a clear identity as God's people, we too have an identity in Christ. Understanding who we are in Him is crucial for living out our faith.(3) The children of Parosh . . .--Then comes the enumeration of the family and local names. In the following instances we note when two of the three authorities agree. In Ezra 2:6, Ezra is confirmed by 1 Esdras as against Nehemiah's 2,818; in Ezra 2:8, against his 945; in Ezra 2:11, against his 628; in Ezra 2:15, against his 655; in Ezra 2:17, against his 324; in Ezra 2:33, against his 721. In Ezra 2:10, the children of Bani, or Binnui, are 642, but 1 Esdras agrees with Nehemiah in making them 648; in Ezra 2:14, the two latter correct 666 into 667.--In Ezra 2:20, heads of families become places; Nehemiah substitutes Gibeon for Gibbar. Ezra 2:30 has no representative in Nehemiah. In Ezra 2:31, "the other Elam" has the same number as Elam in Ezra 2:7; and the Nebo of Ezra 2:29 is called in Nehemiah "the other Nebo," though the only one, as if the "other" had slipped in from what in Nehemiah is found in the next verse. In a few cases all the authorities differ, but the differences are not important. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the descendants
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Parosh,
פַרְעֹ֔שׁ (p̄ar·‘ōš)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6551: Parosh -- two Israelites

2,172;
אַלְפַּ֕יִם (’al·pa·yim)
Number - md
Strong's 505: A thousand


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