Ezr 2:65 | MHM | STEP | v. 65–67 : The group also included their servants—7,337 in total—and 200 singers, both men and women (Ezra 2:65 ). They had about as many animals for carrying loads (Ezra 2:66–67 ). These numbers were small compared to the past, showing that the people were not rich or powerful. The singers probably helped the people express their sadness and hope, as it was foretold that they would return to Zion with weeping (Jeremiah 50:4 ), and songs of lamentation (2 Chronicles 35:25 ).

‏ Ezra 2:65

v. 65–67: The group also included their servants—7,337 in total—and 200 singers, both men and women (Ezra 2:65 ^a). They had about as many animals for carrying loads (Ezra 2:66–67 ^b). These numbers were small compared to the past, showing that the people were not rich or powerful. The singers probably helped the people express their sadness and hope, as it was foretold that they would return to Zion with weeping (Jeremiah 50:4 ^c), and songs of lamentation (2 Chronicles 35:25 ^d).