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Ezra 2:62-64
New Catholic Bible
Ezra 2:62-64
New Catholic Bible
62 These men had searched for their names in the genealogical records[a] but they were not to be found there. As a result, they were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. 63 Consequently the governor[b] ordered them not to partake of the most sacred food until a priest arrived to consult the Urim and the Thummim.
64 The entire assemblage numbered forty-two thousand three hundred and sixty people,
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- Ezra 2:62 Genealogical records: during this time period, examining records was extremely important for many reasons. One must prove that they descended from Abraham to be considered a true Jew, and this allowed them to participate in full community life.
- Ezra 2:63 Governor: Sheshbazzar; see Ezr 1:8.
