25 the people of Kirjath Arim, [1] Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty-three;

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezra 2:25

Commentary on Ezra 2:1-35

(Read Ezra 2:1-35)

An account was kept of the families that came up out of captivity. See how sin lowers a nation, which righteousness would exalt!