Ezra 8:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

From the descendants of Phinehas: Gershom. From the descendants of Ithamar: Daniel. From the descendants of David: Hattush.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists the family leaders from important priestly and royal lineages who were part of Ezra's group returning to Jerusalem.

📚 Historical Context

Ezra 8:2 is part of a list in the Book of Ezra that records the families and leaders who returned from exile in Babylon to Jerusalem, as part of the Jewish restoration after the captivity. This event took place around 458 BC during the Persian Empire under King Artaxerxes, when Ezra, a priest and scribe, led a group to rebuild the temple and reinstitute proper worship. The names mentioned, such as Gershom from the line of Phinehas, Daniel from Ithamar, and Hattush from David, emphasize the importance of priestly and royal lineages in this effort to reestablish God's people in their homeland.

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