Ezra 2:13
“The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty-six.”
What does Ezra 2:13 mean?
This brief line comes from a list of families returning from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem around 538 BC. The name Adonikam likely means "my Lord has risen," and his descendants numbered 666 people, making them a substantial group among the returnees. These weren't just scattered individuals coming home, but organized family units with enough members to matter in the rebuilding effort. The careful counting reflected both the practical need to organize the return journey and the spiritual significance of God's people coming back to their land after decades away.