And Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, his brethren and their sons, twenty;
And Hashabiah, along with Jeshaiah from the family line of Merari, plus their relatives and their sons - twenty people in total.
This verse is recording the names and number of Levites from a specific family who joined Ezra's group returning to Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of Ezra, the Jewish people were returning to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon, as part of a larger restoration effort authorized by King Artaxerxes. Ezra, a priest and scribe, led this group and meticulously recorded the names of families and individuals to ensure the proper rebuilding of the community and the temple. This verse specifically lists Hashabiah and Jeshaiah from the Merari clan, along with their relatives and sons totaling twenty, highlighting the importance of tribal lineages in maintaining Israel's identity during this return.
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