Ezra 2:65 cpdv — not including their men and women servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven. And among the…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"not including their men and women servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven. And among these were singing men and singing women, two hundred. "

— Ezra 2:65, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezra 2 — Context

62

These sought the writing of their genealogy, and they did not find it, and so they were cast out of the priesthood.

63

And the cupbearer said to them that they should not eat from the Holy of Holies, until there would arise a priest, learned and perfect.

64

The entire multitude joined together was forty-two thousand three hundred sixty,

65

not including their men and women servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven. And among these were singing men and singing women, two hundred.

66

Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules were two hundred forty-five;

67

their camels were four hundred thirty-five; their donkeys were six thousand seven hundred twenty.

68

And some of the leaders among the fathers, when they entered into the temple of the Lord, which is in Jerusalem, freely offered some of these to the house of God, in order to construct it in its location.

Ezra 2:65 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 2:65 say?
Ezra 2:65 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “not including their men and women servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven. And among these were singing men and singing women, two hundred. ”
Where is Ezra 2:65 in the Bible?
Ezra 2:65 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 2, verse 65.
Who wrote Ezra?
Ezra is traditionally attributed to Ezra (traditional). It was written c. 457–440 BC.
What is the book of Ezra about?
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.
What are the major themes of Ezra?
Ezra explores themes including Return, Rebuilding the Temple, Restoration, Reform, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezra 2:65.
What translation should I read Ezra 2:65 in?
Ezra 2:65 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezra 2:65?
Ezra 2:65 reads (CPDV): “not including their men and women servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven. And among these were singing men and singing women, two hundred. ” 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.
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