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their camels, four hundred thirty-five; [their] donkeys, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.
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The Importance of Donkeys
This verse concludes the inventory of the returning exiles' possessions. One commentator highlights that the large number of donkeys is significant, as they were the primary and most numerous beasts of burden throughout Hebrew history, essential for the practical needs of the community's journey and resettlement.
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Ezra
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19th Century
Anglican
The donkeys, as throughout earlier Hebrew history, are the chief and most numerous beasts of burden.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on Ezra 2:66).
Presbyterian
Let no one complain of the necessary expenses of their religion. Seek first the kingdom of God, his favour and his glory, then will all other t…
