The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
- BSB the descendants of Elam, 1,254;
- NKJV the people of Elam, one thousand two hundred and fifty-four;
- NASB the sons of Elam, 1,254;
- NLT The family of Elam 1,254
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Quick answer
The descendants of Elam numbered 1,254 among the returnees. The family roll continues.
Overview
The clan of Elam joins the growing register of returned exiles. The repeated, exact tallies reflect the value placed on accurate records of the restored community. Each entry affirms God's faithfulness in gathering His scattered people.
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Cross-references · 4
- Ezra 2:31The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
- Ezra 8:7And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.
- Ezra 10:26And of the sons of Elam; Mattaniah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, and Abdi, and Jeremoth, and Eliah.
- Neh 7:12The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
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