The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.
The descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth of Zebaim, and the descendants of Ami.
This verse lists the names of specific family groups who returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild their homeland.
📚 Historical Context
Ezra 2 is part of a detailed list in the Book of Ezra that records the families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile around 538 BC, led by Zerubbabel, as part of God's promise to restore His people. This specific verse mentions the descendants of certain families, like the children of Shephatiah and others, emphasizing the importance of genealogical records to maintain Jewish identity, purity, and rightful claims to land and temple service. Such documentation helped the returning exiles rebuild their community and reestablish worship in a time of national restoration.
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