Ezra 2:59
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 2:59 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 2:59 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And these were they which went up from Telmelah, Telharsa, Cherub, Addan, and Immer: but they could not shew their fathe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 2:59 — KJV
“And these were they which went up from Telmelah, Telharsa, Cherub, Addan, and Immer: but they could not shew their father's house, and their seed, whether they were of Israel: Addan: also called, Addon seed: or, pedigree”
— Ezra 2:59 (KJV)
Ezra 2:59 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 2:59
“And these were they which went up also from Telmelah, Telharesha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer: but they could not shew their father's house, nor their seed, whether they were of Israel. seed: or, pedigree”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:59: these, went, telmelah
“And the cherubims lifted up their wings, and mounted up from the earth in my sight: when they went out, the wheels also were beside them, and every one stood at the door of the east gate of the LORD'S house; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:59: went, cherub, house
“Then said Judah to Tamar his daughter in law, Remain a widow at thy father's house, till Shelah my son be grown: for he said, Lest peradventure he die also, as his brethren did. And Tamar went and dwelt in her father's house.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:59: went, father, house
“And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:59: shew, seed, israel
“These be the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:59: these, father, house
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