Ezra 2:34
New International Version
of Jericho 345

New Living Translation
The citizens of Jericho 345

English Standard Version
The sons of Jericho, 345.

Berean Standard Bible
the men of Jericho, 345;

King James Bible
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

New King James Version
the people of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five;

New American Standard Bible
the men of Jericho, 345;

NASB 1995
the men of Jericho, 345;

NASB 1977
the men of Jericho, 345;

Legacy Standard Bible
the men of Jericho, 345;

Amplified Bible
the men of Jericho, 345;

Christian Standard Bible
Jericho’s people 345

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jericho’s people 345

American Standard Version
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

English Revised Version
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Jericho 345

International Standard Version
Descendants of exiles from Jericho: 345

Majority Standard Bible
the men of Jericho, 345;

NET Bible
the men of Jericho: 345;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

World English Bible
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Jericho, three hundred forty-five;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.

New American Bible
descendants of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The people of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Yerikho, three hundred and forty and five.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
33the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725; 34the men of Jericho, 345; 35and the descendants of Senaah, 3,630.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:38
and the descendants of Senaah, 3,930.

1 Chronicles 9:3
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

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 4:28-33
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...

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.

2 Kings 25:12
But the captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields.

Jeremiah 39:10
But Nebuzaradan left behind in the land of Judah some of the poor people who had no property, and at that time he gave them vineyards and fields.

Jeremiah 52:16
But Nebuzaradan captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields.

Matthew 1:11-12
and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. / After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

Luke 3:27
the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,

Matthew 1:17
In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ.

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”? ...


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

Jericho

1 Kings 16:34
In his days did Hiel the Bethelite build Jericho: he laid the foundation thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the gates thereof in his youngest son Segub, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Joshua the son of Nun.

Nehemiah 7:36
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

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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 Jericho,
Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, known for its strategic location near the Jordan River. It was the first city conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership (Joshua 6). The mention of "the men of Jericho" in Ezra 2:34 indicates the return of descendants from this ancient city, highlighting the continuity of Israel's history and God's faithfulness in restoring His people to their land. Jericho's significance in biblical history is further underscored by its mention in the New Testament, where Jesus healed blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52) and encountered Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10).

345;
The specific number of returnees, 345, reflects the detailed record-keeping of the post-exilic community. This precision underscores the importance of each family and individual in the restoration process. The return of these men signifies the re-establishment of their ancestral heritage and the fulfillment of God's promises to bring His people back from exile (Jeremiah 29:10-14). The careful documentation of numbers in Ezra and Nehemiah serves as a testament to the historical reliability of the biblical narrative and God's providential care in preserving His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Men of Jericho
This refers to the descendants or inhabitants of the ancient city of Jericho who returned from the Babylonian exile. Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and holds significant historical and biblical importance.

2. Return from Exile
The context of this verse is the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem and Judah, as decreed by King Cyrus of Persia. This was a pivotal moment in Jewish history, marking the restoration of the Jewish community in their homeland.

3. Ezra
Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Ezra is the scribe and priest who played a crucial role in the spiritual and social restoration of the Jewish people during this period.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Restoration
The return of the men of Jericho is a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people. We can trust God to restore and rebuild areas of our lives that have been broken or lost.

Community and Identity
The mention of specific groups, like the men of Jericho, emphasizes the importance of community and identity in God's plan. We should value and contribute to our faith communities.

Historical Continuity
The return of the exiles connects the past with the present, reminding us that God's work in history is ongoing. We are part of a larger account that God is writing.

Obedience and Participation
The men of Jericho's return and later participation in rebuilding efforts show the importance of obedience and active participation in God's work. We are called to be active participants in God's mission today.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Jericho,
יְרֵח֔וֹ (yə·rê·ḥōw)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua

345;
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ (šə·lōš)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice


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