The people of Beth-azmaveth 42
Parallel translations
- WEB The men of Beth Azmaveth, forty-two.
- KJV The men of Bethazmaveth, forty and two.
- BSB the men of Beth-azmaveth, 42;
- NKJV the men of Beth Azmaveth, forty-two;
- NASB the men of Beth-azmaveth, 42;
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Quick answer
The men of Beth Azmaveth returned, numbering 42. Even the smallest towns were not forgotten.
Overview
This town's small return of 42 is still carefully recorded, showing that no part of the covenant community was overlooked. The repopulation of even minor settlements reflects God's thorough faithfulness in restoring His people to the land. His attentiveness to the small foreshadows the Shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine for the one (Luke 15:4).
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- Ezra 2:24The children of Azmaveth, forty-two.
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