the sons of Pahath-moab of the sons of Jeshua and Joab, 2,812;
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the sons of Elam, 1,254;
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the sons of Zattu, 945;
9
the sons of Zaccai, 760;
10
the sons of Bani, 642;
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the sons of Bebai, 623;
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the sons of Azgad, 1,222;
Ezra 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Ezra 2:9 say?
Ezra 2:9 in the NASB reads: “the sons of Zaccai, 760;”
Where is Ezra 2:9 in the Bible?
Ezra 2:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read Ezra 2:9 in?
Ezra 2:9 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 2:9?
Ezra 2:9 reads (NASB): “the sons of Zaccai, 760;” 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.