KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth of Zebaim, and the descendants of Ami.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the names of specific family groups who returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild their homeland.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed census list of Jewish families and temple servants who returned from Babylonian captivity around 538 BC under Zerubbabel's leadership. These were likely temple servants or workers who had maintained their family records during the 70-year exile. The careful recording of names shows how important family heritage and identity were to the Jewish people as they rebuilt their community.
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