עזרא, פרק ב׳, פסוק ס״ז

The journey back from Babylon required extensive transport for the returning exiles. A highly detailed count was made of the pack and riding animals they used, effectively outlining the exact transportation methods relied upon during the first return to the Land of Israel.

The records show that the travelers brought four hundred and thirty-five camels. In contrast, the number of donkeys was six thousand seven hundred and twenty. This specific figure reveals that donkeys were the primary mode of transport, as they were significantly more numerous than all the other animals combined [ביאור שטיינזלץ].