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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezra/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />of Kiriath Jearim, Kephirah and Beeroth 743<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezra/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The people of Kiriath-jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth 743<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The children of Kirjatharim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the people of Kirjath Arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty-three;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the sons of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the sons of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah and Beeroth, 743;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the sons of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the sons of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah and Beeroth, 743;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the sons of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah and Beeroth, 743;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kiriatharim’s, Chephirah’s, and Beeroth’s people 743<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kiriatharim&#8217s, Chephirah&#8217s, and Beeroth&#8217s people 743 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The children of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The children of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />of Kiriath Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth 743<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Descendants of exiles from Kiriath-arim; that is, Chephirah and Beeroth: 743<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the men of Kiriath Jearim, Kephirah and Beeroth: 743; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Kiriath Jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty-three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The children of Kirjath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Kiriath Arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty-three. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />sons of Kirjath-Arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty-three;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sons of Kirjath-Arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Kirjath-Arim, Chephiroth and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The children of Cariathiarim, Cephira, and Beroth, seven hundred forty-three. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Kiriatharim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty-three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />people of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty-three;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Kiriatharim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty-three.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The people of Koriath-narin, and Capirah, Beeroth, and Tashba, seven hundred and forty-three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The children of QuryathNarayn and Kephira and Beruth, seven hundred and forty and three.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The children of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The children of Cariathiarim, Chaphira, and Beroth, seven hundred and forty-three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/2-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=264" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezra/2.htm">The List of Returning Exiles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>the descendants of Azmaveth, 42; <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/7157.htm" title="7157: qir·yaṯ City of forests, a city given to Judah, then to Benjamin. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7157.htm" title="7157: ‘ā·rîm (N-proper-fs) -- City of forests, a city given to Judah, then to Benjamin. ">of Kiriath-jearim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3716.htm" title="3716: kə·p̄î·rāh (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Benjamin. Feminine of kphiyr; the village; Kephirah, a place in Palestine.">Chephirah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/881.htm" title="881: ū·ḇə·’ê·rō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Wells, a place in Pal. Feminine plural of 'er; wells; Beeroth, a place in Palestine.">and Beeroth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: šə·ḇa‘ (Number-fsc) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">743;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction."></a> <a href="/hebrew/705.htm" title="705: wə·’ar·bā·‘îm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Forty. Multiple of arba'; forty."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: ū·šə·lō·šāh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice."></a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>the men of Ramah and Geba, 621;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-29.htm">Nehemiah 7:29</a></span><br />the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-31.htm">Joshua 15:31</a></span><br />Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">1 Chronicles 4:31</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27</a></span><br />He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-4.htm">Joshua 19:4</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">1 Kings 19:3</a></span><br />And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-7.htm">2 Samuel 24:7</a></span><br />They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-10.htm">2 Chronicles 11:10</a></span><br />Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-15.htm">Jeremiah 31:15</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a></span><br />But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1-6</a></span><br />After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-4.htm">Luke 2:4</a></span><br />So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-42.htm">John 7:42</a></span><br />Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23</a></span><br />From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-12.htm">Romans 15:12</a></span><br />And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The children of Kirjatharim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.</p><p class="hdg">Kirjath-arim</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/9-17.htm">Joshua 9:17</a></b></br> And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities <i>were</i> Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjathjearim.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-29.htm">Nehemiah 7:29</a></b></br> The men of Kirjathjearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three.</p><p class="hdg">Kirjath-jearim </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-52.htm">Arim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-3.htm">Beeroth</a> <a href="/joshua/18-25.htm">Be-Er'oth</a> <a href="/joshua/18-26.htm">Chephirah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-26.htm">Chephi'rah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-24.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/2-24.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/numbers/26-7.htm">Forty-Three</a> <a href="/ezra/2-23.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-4.htm">Jearim</a> <a href="/joshua/18-26.htm">Kephirah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-4.htm">Kiriath</a> <a href="/ezra/2-9.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/ezra/2-21.htm">Three</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-52.htm">Arim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-29.htm">Beeroth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-29.htm">Be-Er'oth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-29.htm">Chephirah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-29.htm">Chephi'rah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-26.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/2-34.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-29.htm">Forty-Three</a> <a href="/ezra/2-26.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-29.htm">Jearim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-29.htm">Kephirah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-29.htm">Kiriath</a> <a href="/ezra/2-33.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/ezra/2-28.htm">Three</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-1.htm">The number that return of the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">of the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">of the Nethinims</a></span><br><span class="reftext">55. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-55.htm">of Solomon's servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">61. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">of the priests who could not show their pedigree</a></span><br><span class="reftext">64. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-64.htm">The whole number of them, with their substance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">68. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Their offerings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezra/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the men of Kiriath-jearim</b><br>Kiriath-jearim was a city located in the tribal territory of Judah, near the border with Benjamin. It is historically significant as the place where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for 20 years before being moved to Jerusalem by King David (<a href="/1_samuel/7.htm">1 Samuel 7:1-2</a>). This city is also mentioned in the context of the Gibeonite deception (<a href="/joshua/9-17.htm">Joshua 9:17</a>), where the inhabitants tricked Joshua into making a peace treaty with them. The mention of Kiriath-jearim here highlights the return of its descendants from Babylonian exile, emphasizing the restoration of Israel's historical and spiritual heritage.<p><b>Chephirah</b><br>Chephirah was one of the four cities of the Gibeonites, who made a treaty with Israel during the conquest of Canaan (<a href="/joshua/9-17.htm">Joshua 9:17</a>). It was located in the territory of Benjamin. The inclusion of Chephirah in this list underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land. The Gibeonites, despite their initial deception, were integrated into Israel and served as woodcutters and water carriers for the congregation and the altar of the Lord (<a href="/joshua/9-27.htm">Joshua 9:27</a>), showing God's grace and the importance of covenant faithfulness.<p><b>and Beeroth</b><br>Beeroth was another city of the Gibeonites, also within the territory of Benjamin (<a href="/joshua/9-17.htm">Joshua 9:17</a>). Its mention in <a href="/ezra/2-25.htm">Ezra 2:25</a> indicates the return of its inhabitants from exile. Beeroth is noted in <a href="/2_samuel/4-2.htm">2 Samuel 4:2-3</a> as the hometown of the assassins of Ish-bosheth, Saul's son. The return of Beeroth's people signifies the re-establishment of the community and the continuity of Israel's tribal and familial lines, which were crucial for maintaining the identity and promises given to the nation.<p><b>743;</b><br>The specific number of 743 men returning from these cities highlights the detailed record-keeping and the importance of each family and community in the restoration process. This enumeration reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back from exile (<a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10-14</a>) and the meticulous care taken to ensure the reconstitution of Israel's society. The precision of this number also underscores the historical reliability of the biblical narrative and God's faithfulness in preserving His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/kiriath-jearim.htm">Kiriath-jearim</a></b><br>A city in the territory of Judah, known for being a resting place for the Ark of the Covenant before it was moved to Jerusalem by King David. It holds historical and religious significance in Israel's history.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/chephirah.htm">Chephirah</a></b><br>A city of the Gibeonites, who made a treaty with Israel during the conquest of Canaan. It was part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Benjamin.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/beeroth.htm">Beeroth</a></b><br>Another city of the Gibeonites, also within the territory of Benjamin. It is mentioned in the context of the returnees from the Babylonian exile.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_continuity_and_faithfulness.htm">Historical Continuity and Faithfulness</a></b><br>The mention of these cities and their inhabitants underscores the faithfulness of God in preserving His people through history. Despite exile and displacement, the returnees are a testament to God's covenant promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_community.htm">Significance of Community</a></b><br>The listing of specific cities and their populations highlights the importance of community and identity in the restoration of Israel. It reminds us of the value of belonging to a faith community and contributing to its rebuilding and growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_redemption.htm">God's Sovereignty in Redemption</a></b><br>The return from exile is a powerful example of God's sovereignty and redemptive plan. It encourages believers to trust in God's timing and purpose, even in difficult circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_heritage.htm">Legacy and Heritage</a></b><br>The return of these specific groups to their ancestral lands speaks to the importance of spiritual and cultural heritage. It challenges us to consider the legacy we are building and passing on to future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_daniel_9_conflict_with_ot_exile_views.htm">Does Daniel 9 conflict with other Old Testament references regarding the exile and restoration of the Jewish people?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_were_temple_vessels_returned_intact.htm">If the original temple vessels in Ezra 1:7 had been melted down by the Babylonians, how could these exact items be returned intact?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezra_2_21-35_names.htm">How do we reconcile varying family names in Ezra 2:21-35 with their supposed lineage elsewhere in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_clear_evidence_for_daniel_9_25.htm">Why is there no clear historical or archaeological evidence supporting the exact timing of the decree mentioned in Daniel 9:25?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/2-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the men</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֨י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="heb">קִרְיַ֤ת</span> <span class="translit">(qir·yaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">0<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">Kiriath-jearim,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָרִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7157.htm">Strong's 7157: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kiriath-jearim -- 'city of forests', a city given to Judah, then to Benjamin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Chephirah,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּפִירָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(kə·p̄î·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3716.htm">Strong's 3716: </a> </span><span class="str2">A city in Benjamin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Beeroth,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְאֵר֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·’ê·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_881.htm">Strong's 881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beeroth -- 'wells', a place in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">743;</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁבַ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/2-25.htm">Ezra 2:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/2-25.htm">Ezra 2:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/2-25.htm">Ezra 2:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/2-25.htm">Ezra 2:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/2-25.htm">Ezra 2:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/2-25.htm">Ezra 2:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/2-25.htm">Ezra 2:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/2-25.htm">Ezra 2:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/2-25.htm">Ezra 2:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/2-25.htm">Ezra 2:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/2-25.htm">OT History: Ezra 2:25 The children of Kiriath Arim Chephirah (Ezr. 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