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<i>their</i> asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />their camels four hundred and thirty-five, and <i>their</i> donkeys six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />their camels, 435; <i>their</i> donkeys, 6,720.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />their camels, 435; their donkeys, 6,720.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />their camels, 435; <i>their</i> donkeys, 6,720.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />their camels, 435; <i>their</i> donkeys, 6,720.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />their camels totaled 435; their donkeys, 6,720.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />their camels, four hundred thirty-five; their donkeys, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />their camels, four hundred thirty-five; their donkeys, six thousand seven hundred twenty. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />their camels, four hundred thirty-five, donkeys, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> their camels, four hundred thirty and five, asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; the asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Their camels four hundred thirty-five, their asses six thousand seven hundred and twenty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />their camels were four hundred thirty-five; their donkeys were six thousand seven hundred twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />their camels four hundred and thirty-five, their donkeys six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />four hundred thirty-five camels, and six thousand seven hundred twenty donkeys.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Their camels, four hundred and thirty-five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Their camels, four hundred and thirty and five; six thousand seven hundred and ten donkeys.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Their camels, four hundred <i>and</i> thirty-five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred <i>and</i> twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/2-67.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=533" 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">66</span>They had 736 horses, 245 mules, <span class="reftext">67</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·ba‘ (Number-fs) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">435</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/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: wa·ḥă·miš·šāh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1581.htm" title="1581: gə·mal·lê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A camel. Apparently from gamal; a camel.">camels,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: šê·šeṯ (Number-msc) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">and 6,720</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ă·lā·p̄îm (Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></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."></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/6242.htm" title="6242: wə·‘eś·rîm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2543.htm" title="2543: ḥă·mō·rîm (N-mp) -- A male ass. Or chamor; from chamar; a male ass.">donkeys.</a> </span><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/7-69.htm">Nehemiah 7:69</a></span><br />435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">1 Kings 4:26</a></span><br />Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">1 Kings 10:26</a></span><br />Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">2 Chronicles 9:25</a></span><br />Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-11.htm">1 Samuel 8:11</a></span><br />He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-16.htm">1 Samuel 8:16</a></span><br />And he will take your menservants and maidservants and your best cattle and donkeys and put them to his own use.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1</a></span><br />Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5</a></span><br />At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-17.htm">2 Kings 9:17-19</a></span><br />Now the watchman standing on the tower in Jezreel saw Jehu’s troops approaching, and he called out, “I see a company of troops!” “Choose a rider,” Joram commanded. “Send him out to meet them and ask, ‘Have you come in peace?’” / So a horseman rode off to meet Jehu and said, “This is what the king asks: ‘Have you come in peace?’” “What do you know about peace?” Jehu replied. “Fall in behind me.” And the watchman reported, “The messenger reached them, but he is not coming back.” / So the king sent out a second horseman, who went to them and said, “This is what the king asks: ‘Have you come in peace?’” “What do you know about peace?” Jehu replied. “Fall in behind me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-20.htm">Isaiah 66:20</a></span><br />And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-25.htm">Jeremiah 17:25</a></span><br />then kings and princes will enter through the gates of this city. They will sit on the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses with their officials, along with the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem, and this city will be inhabited forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></span><br />Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Matthew 21:2-7</a></span><br />saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me. / If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” / This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-2.htm">Mark 11:2-7</a></span><br />and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. / If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’” / So they went and found the colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. They untied it, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-30.htm">Luke 19:30-35</a></span><br />saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. / If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’” / So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-30.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-15.htm">Camels</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-15.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/ezra/2-66.htm">Five</a> <a href="/ezra/2-64.htm">Four</a> <a href="/ezra/2-66.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezra/2-66.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/ezra/2-66.htm">Six</a> <a href="/ezra/2-66.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-31.htm">Thirty-Five</a> <a href="/ezra/2-65.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/ezra/2-41.htm">Twenty</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Camels</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/ezra/2-69.htm">Five</a> <a href="/ezra/6-17.htm">Four</a> <a href="/ezra/2-69.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezra/6-22.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/ezra/8-26.htm">Six</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-38.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Thirty-Five</a> <a href="/ezra/2-69.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Twenty</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>435 camels</b><br>Camels were valuable animals in ancient times, often used for long-distance travel and trade due to their ability to carry heavy loads and endure harsh desert conditions. The mention of 435 camels indicates the wealth and resources of the returning exiles. This number suggests a significant capacity for trade and transportation, which would have been crucial for rebuilding efforts in Jerusalem. Camels are mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as in the story of Abraham's servant finding a wife for Isaac (<a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">Genesis 24:10-64</a>), highlighting their importance in biblical narratives.<p><b>and 6,720 donkeys</b><br>Donkeys were common work animals in the ancient Near East, used for carrying burdens and agricultural work. The large number of 6,720 donkeys reflects the practical needs of the returning exiles for rebuilding and sustaining their community. Donkeys are frequently mentioned in the Bible, often symbolizing humility and service. For example, Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a donkey (<a href="/matthew/21.htm">Matthew 21:1-11</a>) fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a>, emphasizing His role as a humble king. The presence of so many donkeys among the exiles underscores the logistical planning necessary for their journey and the restoration of their homeland.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezra.htm">Ezra</a></b><br>A scribe and priest who led the second group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon. He is known for his dedication to the Law of Moses and his role in the spiritual and physical restoration of Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/return_from_exile.htm">Return from Exile</a></b><br>The context of <a href="/bsb/ezra/2.htm">Ezra 2</a> is the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, a significant event in Jewish history that marked the beginning of the restoration of the Jewish community and worship in Jerusalem.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city to which the exiles returned. It was the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple, which was to be rebuilt.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/camels_and_donkeys.htm">Camels and Donkeys</a></b><br>These animals were essential for transportation and carrying goods. Their mention highlights the logistical aspects of the return journey and the resources available to the returning exiles.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exiles.htm">The Exiles</a></b><br>The people of Israel who were taken into captivity in Babylon and are now returning to their homeland. This return was a fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a></b><br>The mention of camels and donkeys underscores God's provision for His people. Despite their exile, God ensured they had the necessary resources for their journey back to Jerusalem.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_details.htm">Faithfulness in Small Details</a></b><br>The detailed account of the animals shows that God cares about the specifics of our lives. We should trust Him with both the big and small aspects of our journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a></b><br>The return involved a collective effort. The community worked together, pooling resources for the common goal of rebuilding Jerusalem. This teaches us the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_promises.htm">Fulfillment of Promises</a></b><br>The return from exile is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises to us, even if it takes time.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>The careful accounting of resources reminds us of the importance of stewardship. We are called to manage what God has given us wisely and for His glory.<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/what_are_the_ten_plagues_in_the_bible.htm">What were the Ten Plagues of Egypt in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_haggai_2_22_prophecy_fulfilled.htm">Haggai 2:22 foretells the overthrow of certain kingdoms--what evidence exists to confirm this prophecy was fulfilled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_david_condemned_for_his_raids.htm">If David's raids led to widespread destruction (1 Samuel 27:8-9), why is there no explicit condemnation of his actions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_neh._7_70-72_with_exiles'_poverty.htm">How do we reconcile the large monetary contributions mentioned in Nehemiah 7:70-72 with the economic realities of returned exiles who presumably had few resources?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(67) The asses, as throughout earlier Hebrew history, are the chief and most numerous beasts of burden.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 67.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Their asses</span>. The ass (we see) is still, as in the earlier times, the chief beast of burden employed by the Israelites. Horses are rare, camels and mules still rarer; but most emigrant families had, it would seem, one ass (comp. <a href="/1_samuel/8-16.htm">1 Samuel 8:16</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/27-30.htm">1 Chronicles 27:30</a>; <a href="/isaiah/30-6.htm">Isaiah 30:6</a>). <p> CHAPTER 2:68-70 THE OFFERINGS MADE BY THE RETURNED EXILES ON THEIR ARRIVAL AT JERUSALEM (vers. 68-70). It has been customary among the pious of all ages and countries to make thank-offerings to the Almighty on the accomplishment of any important or dangerous work. The long journey of the exiles from Babylonia to Jerusalem involved considerable risk (see <a href="/ezra/8-22.htm">Ezra 8:22, 31</a>), and its successful termination naturally called forth their gratitude. The character of the offerings made is indicative of the fact, otherwise probable, that the exiles had turned all that they possessed into money, and had brought to Jerusalem a considerable amount of coin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/2-67.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">435</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְבַּ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·ba‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Four</span><br /><br /><span class="word">camels,</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּמַ֨לֵּיהֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(gə·mal·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1581.htm">Strong's 1581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A camel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and 6,720</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֣שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(šê·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">donkeys.</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמֹרִ֕ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·mō·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2543.htm">Strong's 2543: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male ass</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/2-67.htm">Ezra 2:67 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/2-67.htm">Ezra 2:67 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/2-67.htm">Ezra 2:67 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/2-67.htm">Ezra 2:67 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/2-67.htm">Ezra 2:67 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/2-67.htm">Ezra 2:67 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/2-67.htm">Ezra 2:67 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/2-67.htm">Ezra 2:67 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/2-67.htm">Ezra 2:67 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/2-67.htm">Ezra 2:67 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/2-67.htm">OT History: Ezra 2:67 Their camels four hundred thirty-five (Ezr. 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