EZRA 2

THE EXILES RETURN TO JERUSALEM

This chapter records the 42,360 Israelite exiles who returned to Jerusalem, listing their family of origin and occupation. Zerubbabel leads the way as the exiles return to Judah and each family prepares offerings for the rebuilding of the temple.

The name Zerubbabel’s means “seed of Babylon,” a fitting title for the leader of the generation who was born in Babylonian captivity out of exile.