Bible Strands
Ezra 2:49
the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah, the descendants of Besai,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records a roster of returning exiles, listing family lines between the descendants of Rezin and the descendants of Asnah. This catalog functions as a historical ledger for the post-exilic community.
The words — בְּנֵי (benei) translates literally to "descendants of," establishing lineage. עֻזָּא (Uzza) names one of the specific family heads included in the return.
The thread — This roster runs parallel to Nehemiah 7:51, which repeats the names Uzza and Paseah in an identical genealogical sequence. The parallel text confirms a single administrative record was preserved across two books.
Why it lands — The text demands acknowledgment of preserved family identities rather than individual heroism. It requires readers to see covenant continuity maintained through documented lineage.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,
Cross-references
- Nehemiah 7:51 the descendants of Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah,