Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.
Ezra 2:67 stands within the record of the return from captivity to Canaan under the leadership of Zerubbabel and Joshua following the decree issued by Cyrus. Those who made that journey were only a small remnant of the Israelites scattered throughout the Medo-Persian realm. Many remained behind in the land of their captivity rather than returning to help restore the temple services.
Ezra 2:67 stands within the record of the return from captivity to Canaan under the leadership of Zerubbabel and Joshua following the decree issued by Cyrus. Those who made that journey were only a small remnant of the Israelites scattered throughout the Medo-Persian realm. Many remained behind in the land of their captivity rather than returning to help restore the temple services.