Bible Strands
Ezra 8:3
of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men;
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Ezra records the genealogical register of returning exiles during the second wave of repatriation from Babylon. He lists family heads and their accompanying men to document the community's composition before the journey to Jerusalem.
The words — The Hebrew verb הִתְיַחֵשׂ (hit.ya.Ches) denotes a formal genealogical reckoning or official registration. It specifies that Zechariah’s group was counted and documented as 150 males for the expedition.
The thread — The Parosh lineage appears in Ezra 2:3 and Nehemiah 7:8 with a total of 2,172 descendants, and is listed among the leaders in Nehemiah 10:14. This verse shows a specific branch of that clan contributing 150 men to the return.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition of organized, documented community preparation for covenant restoration. It requires the reader to note how leadership and numbers were tracked to ensure accountability and continuity.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty.
Cross-references
- Ezra 2:3 the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;
- Nehemiah 7:8 the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;
- Nehemiah 10:14 And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,