Ezra 2:26
New International Version
of Ramah and Geba 621

New Living Translation
The people of Ramah and Geba 621

English Standard Version
The sons of Ramah and Geba, 621.

Berean Standard Bible
the men of Ramah and Geba, 621;

King James Bible
The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one.

New King James Version
the people of Ramah and Geba, six hundred and twenty-one;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Ramah and Geba, 621;

NASB 1995
the sons of Ramah and Geba, 621;

NASB 1977
the sons of Ramah and Geba, 621;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Ramah and Geba, 621;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Ramah and Geba, 621;

Christian Standard Bible
Ramah’s and Geba’s people 621

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ramah’s and Geba’s people 621

American Standard Version
The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one.

English Revised Version
The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Ramah and Geba 621

International Standard Version
Descendants of exiles from Ramah and Geba: 621

Majority Standard Bible
the men of Ramah and Geba, 621;

NET Bible
the men of Ramah and Geba: 621;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty-one.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.

World English Bible
The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty-one.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty-one;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Ramah and Gabe, six hundred twenty and one.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Rama and Gabaa, six hundred twenty-one.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty-one.

New American Bible
people of Ramah and Geba, six hundred and twenty-one;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty-one.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The people of Ramtha and Giba, six hundred and twenty-one.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Ramtha and Gaba, seven hundred and twenty and one.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Rama and Gabaa, six hundred and twenty-one.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
25the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743; 26the men of Ramah and Geba, 621; 27the men of Michmash, 122;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:30
the men of Ramah and Geba, 621;

Nehemiah 11:25-30
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...

Joshua 15:21-32
These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ...

1 Chronicles 4:28
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual,

1 Chronicles 9:2-3
Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Nehemiah 11:3-4
These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— / while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;

Nehemiah 11:20
The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance.

Nehemiah 11:25
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages;

Nehemiah 11:31-36
The descendants of Benjamin from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel with its villages; / in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, / Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim, ...

Nehemiah 12:27-29
At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. / The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem.

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Acts 2:5-11
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ...

Romans 11:1-5
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...

Romans 9:4-5
the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.

Ramah

Joshua 18:24,25
And Chepharhaammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages: …

Nehemiah 7:30
The men of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one.

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Ezra 2
1. The number that return of the people
36. of the priests
40. of the Levites
43. of the Nethinims
55. of Solomon's servants
61. of the priests who could not show their pedigree
64. The whole number of them, with their substance
68. Their offerings














the men of Ramah and Geba,
Ramah and Geba were towns located in the territory of Benjamin, north of Jerusalem. Ramah is often mentioned in the context of significant biblical events, such as the gathering place for Israel in the time of Samuel (1 Samuel 7:17) and the site of Rachel's lament (Jeremiah 31:15). Geba, on the other hand, was a Levitical city (Joshua 21:17) and served as a military outpost during the reign of King Saul (1 Samuel 13:3). The mention of these towns highlights the return of the exiles to their ancestral lands, fulfilling the promises of restoration found in the prophetic books, such as Jeremiah and Isaiah. This return signifies the faithfulness of God in preserving His people and their heritage.

621;
The specific number of 621 men returning from these towns underscores the detailed record-keeping and the importance of each family and individual in the restoration process. This enumeration reflects the historical accuracy and the significance of each community's contribution to the rebuilding of the nation. The precision in numbers also emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promises to restore His people, as seen in prophecies like those in Isaiah 11:11-12, where a remnant is gathered from various places. The return of these men can be seen as a type of the ultimate gathering of God's people, foreshadowing the eschatological hope found in the New Testament, where believers are gathered to Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ramah
A town in the territory of Benjamin, often mentioned in the Old Testament. It holds historical significance as a place of gathering and mourning, notably in the prophecy of Rachel weeping for her children.

2. Geba
Another town in the territory of Benjamin, located near Ramah. It served as a Levitical city and was strategically important in various military contexts in Israel's history.

3. The Return from Exile
This verse is part of a larger list detailing the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel. It highlights the restoration of the Jewish community and their ancestral lands.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Community Restoration
The listing of the men of Ramah and Geba underscores the importance of community and identity in the restoration process. As believers, we are called to participate in the restoration of our communities, both spiritually and physically.

Heritage and Identity
The returnees' connection to specific towns highlights the importance of heritage and identity. In Christ, we have a new identity and heritage that transcends our earthly origins.

Faithfulness in Small Details
The detailed record of those returning from exile shows God's faithfulness in small details. We are reminded that God cares about every aspect of our lives, and we should trust Him with both the big and small matters.

The Role of Leadership in Restoration
The return from exile was led by key figures like Zerubbabel. This teaches us the importance of godly leadership in guiding communities through times of transition and restoration.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the men
בְּנֵ֤י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ramah
הָרָמָה֙ (hā·rā·māh)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7414: Ramah -- 'height', the name of several places in Israel

and Geba,
וָגָ֔בַע (wā·ḡā·ḇa‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1387: Geba -- a Levitical city of Benjamin

621;
שֵׁ֥שׁ (šêš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)


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