KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah, the descendants of Besai,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three family groups who were temple servants returning from exile in Babylon to help rebuild Jerusalem and the temple.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed census list recorded when Jewish exiles returned from Babylon to Jerusalem around 538 BC under Cyrus the Persian king's decree. These families mentioned were likely Nethinim (temple servants) who performed various duties to support the priests and Levites in temple worship.
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