Ezra 2:28 web — The men of Bethel and Ai, two hundred twenty-three.

Ezra 2:28 in the World English Bible reads: “The men of Bethel and Ai, two hundred twenty-three.”

Ezra 2:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 2, verse 28.

Ezra is traditionally attributed to Ezra (traditional). It was written c. 457–440 BC.

Ezra records the return of Judah from Babylonian exile in two waves — first under Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple, and second under Ezra himself to restore the Law. It is a story of restored worship and renewed obedience.

Ezra explores themes including Return, Rebuilding the Temple, Restoration, Reform, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezra 2:28.

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Ezra 2:28 reads (WEB): “The men of Bethel and Ai, two hundred twenty-three.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.