Ezra 2:44 (KJV)

What does Ezra 2:44 mean?

Ezra 2:44 lists three family groups—Keros, Siaha, and Padon—among those returning from exile to Jerusalem. This verse is part of a larger census, recording the names of families who came back to rebuild their community after being taken captive.

The book of Ezra is recounting the people who returned from Babylonian exile under the leadership of Zerubbabel. This verse is simply naming three specific families as part of the group known as the Nethinim, temple servants who assisted the Levites. The mention of these names shows the careful record-keeping and the importance of each family’s role in restoring worship and life in Jerusalem.