Ezra 2:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 2:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 2:6 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 2:6 — KJV
“The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.”
— Ezra 2:6 (KJV)
Ezra 2:6 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 2:6
“The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:6: children, pahathmoab, jeshua
“And Joab gave up the sum of the number of the people unto the king: and there were in Israel eight hundred thousand valiant men that drew the sword; and the men of Judah were five hundred thousand men.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:6: joab, thousand, eight
“And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered unto the LORD, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:6: children, two, thousand
“Then he numbered the young men of the princes of the provinces, and they were two hundred and thirty two: and after them he numbered all the people, even all the children of Israel, being seven thousand.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:6: children, two, thousand
“The children of Judah that bare shield and spear were six thousand and eight hundred, ready armed to the war. armed: or, prepared”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:6: children, thousand, eight
Pray Ezra 2:6
Generate a Prayer from Ezra 2:6
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse