Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

We may observe here, 1. That an account was kept in writing of the families that came up out of captivity, and the numbers of each family. This was done for their honour, as part of their recompence for their faith and courage, their confidence in God and their affection to their own land, and to stir up others to follow their good example.

Commenting on Ezra 2:1-35

Geneva Bible Notes Reformed @genevanotes

The children of Bethlehem, an hundred twenty and three. (f) That is inhabitants, for so this word (some) signifies when it is joined with the names of places.

Adam Clarke Methodist @methodicalclarke

The children of Beth-lehem - The inhabitants: see before.