KJV ORIGINAL
Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
From the descendants of Bani: Maadai, Amram, and Uel,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three specific men from the family of Bani who were part of a larger group being documented.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Ezra, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were striving to rebuild their community while adhering to God's laws. Ezra, as a priest and scribe, confronted the issue of intermarriage with foreign women, which was seen as a threat to their spiritual purity and covenant faithfulness, leading to a public confession and a list of those involved. This verse specifically names individuals from the sons of Bani as part of that accountability process.
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