Shnayim Vachamishim Umatayim - mi yodeya?

Question

Who knows two hundred fifty-two?

Please cite/link your sources, if possible. At some point at least twenty-four hours from now, I will:

• Upvote all interesting and relevant answers.

• Accept the what I think is the "best" answer.

Answer 1

There are 252 (the gimatriya of "רב לך") explanations of D'varim 3:25 in M'gale Amukos.

Answer 2

Females have 252 limbs...............

Answer 3

חזק ואמץ = 252......................