The men of Bethel and Ai, two hundred twenty and three.
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Interpretation
An account was kept of the families that came up out of captivity. See how sin lowers a nation, which righteousness would exalt!
Glossary
- Ai Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Et Tell.
- Bethel Place
- House of God. (1. ) A place in Central Palestine, about 10 miles north of Jerusalem, at the head of the pass of Michmash and Ai. It was originally the royal Canaanite city of Luz ( Gen. 28:19 ). Modern identification: Beitin.