Ezra 2:66
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 Version
Their 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 Bible
Their 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 Bible
Their 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 1917
Their 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 ...
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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

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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














They had
This phrase indicates possession and stewardship. In the context of the returning exiles, it reflects the resources and assets that the Israelites managed to preserve or acquire during their captivity. The Hebrew root for "had" (הָיָה, hayah) often implies existence or being, suggesting that these animals were not just possessions but vital components of their community's livelihood and survival. It underscores God's provision and faithfulness in sustaining His people even in exile.

736 horses
Horses in ancient times were symbols of strength, power, and mobility. The specific number, 736, suggests a detailed and organized account, reflecting the importance of order and stewardship in the community. Horses were valuable for transportation and warfare, indicating that the returning exiles were preparing for both practical needs and potential defense. Historically, horses were less common in Israel compared to other nations, highlighting the significance of this possession as a sign of God's blessing and the community's readiness to rebuild.

245 mules
Mules, being hybrids of horses and donkeys, were prized for their strength and endurance. The mention of 245 mules indicates a substantial resource for carrying heavy loads and aiding in construction and agriculture. In the Hebrew context, mules were often associated with royalty and wealth, as they were used by kings and nobles. This detail emphasizes the community's preparedness for the laborious task of rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple, symbolizing hope and the promise of restoration. The specific number again reflects careful record-keeping and the importance of each resource in God's plan for His people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They had 736
שְׁבַ֥ע (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


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