KJV ORIGINAL
Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
From the family of Shechaniah, who was descended from Pharosh, came Zechariah. Along with him, 150 men were counted according to their family records.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that Zechariah led 150 men from his family line who were part of the group returning to Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of the detailed list of Jewish families who returned from Babylonian exile to Jerusalem with Ezra around 458 BC. These genealogical records were crucial for establishing proper worship, land ownership, and priestly duties in the rebuilt community. The careful counting and recording of family lines showed the importance of maintaining Jewish identity after decades in foreign lands.
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