עזרא, פרק ב׳, פסוק ל״ט

The historical records of the returnees from exile document the various families making the journey back. Within this detailed registry, a notable duplication occurs regarding the family name Harim, which appears twice in the list. This repetition raises a natural question about the identity of this specific group.

To account for the double entry, there are two ways to understand the family's identity. One possibility is that these are two completely different families who simply happen to share the exact same name. Another approach suggests that there is only one family, but the record divides its members based on their religious roles. Under this view, the earlier section of the registry counts the regular Israelites within the family, while the later entry specifically separates and counts the priests who belong to that very same family line [מצודת דוד].