Ezra 2:62
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 2:62 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 2:62 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 2:62 — KJV
“These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood. were they...: Heb. they were polluted from the priesthood”
— Ezra 2:62 (KJV)
Ezra 2:62 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 2:62
“These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:62: these, sought, register
“All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office. did...: Heb. founded set...: or, trust”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:62: these, reckoned, genealogy
“And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of them which came up at the first, and found written therein,”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:62: register, reckoned, genealogy
“And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest. that have...: Heb. with their lives?”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:62: these, therefore, put
“Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:62: sought, among, found
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