Ezra 2:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 2:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 2:40 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four. Hodaviah: also called, J..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 2:40 — KJV
“The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four. Hodaviah: also called, Judah or Hodevah”
— Ezra 2:40 (KJV)
Ezra 2:40 in Context — About the Book of Ezra
Ezra records the first waves of return from Babylonian exile — rebuilding the altar, then the temple, against opposition and discouragement. Ezra himself arrives as a scribe devoted to studying, obeying, and teaching God's Word, modeling how revival begins with Scripture and honest confession.
Cross-References for Ezra 2:40
“The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four. Hodevah: also called, Hodaviah or Judah”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:40: levites, children, jeshua
“Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites. Judah: also called, Hodaviah together: Heb. as one”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:40: levites, jeshua, kadmiel
“But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel. Achan: also called, Achar Zabdi: also called, Zimri”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:40: children, also, called
“And at Jerusalem dwelt certain of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah; Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalaleel, of the children of Perez; Perez: also called, Pharez”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:40: children, also, called
“And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people. Zerah: also called, Zarah”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:40: children, also, called
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