25 The sons of Kir'iathar'im, Chephi'rah, and Be-er'oth, 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!