Ezra 2:57
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 2:57 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 2:57 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami. Ami: also ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 2:57 — KJV
“The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami. Ami: also called, Amon”
— Ezra 2:57 (KJV)
Ezra 2:57 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 2:57
“The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon. Amon: also called, Ami”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:57: children, shephatiah, hattil
“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 2:57: children, shephatiah, ami
“The children of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites: of Haggi, the family of the Haggites: of Shuni, the family of the Shunites: Zephon: also called, Ziphion”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:57: children, ami, also
“There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these were the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families. Abiezer: also called, Jeezer”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:57: children, ami, also
“And the younger, she also bare a son, and called his name Benammi: the same is the father of the children of Ammon unto this day.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:57: children, also, called
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