Ezra 2:14
“The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty-six.”
What does Ezra 2:14 mean?
This verse is part of a long genealogical list in Ezra recording the families who returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple. Bigvai was the name of a family clan, and 2,056 of his descendants made the journey home, making them one of the larger groups among the returnees. The sheer number highlights how many Jewish people had been scattered during the captivity, and how significant this return was for repopulating and restoring their homeland. These weren't just names on a page, but real families reclaiming their heritage and their relationship with God after decades of displacement.