Ezra 2:51 (KJV)

What does Ezra 2:51 mean?

Ezra 2:51 lists three family groups—Bakbuk, Hakupha, and Harhur—whose descendants returned from Babylonian exile to Jerusalem. This verse is part of a larger register that records the names of families and individuals who came back to rebuild their community after captivity.

Ezra, a priest and scribe, is presenting this list to document the people who returned from exile under the leadership of Zerubbabel. The verse simply names these families as part of the temple servants or support staff, showing their inclusion in the restored life of Israel. Each name represents a group with a shared heritage and role in the renewed community.