Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
Among the Levites: Shemaiah, whose father was Hashub, whose father was Azrikam, whose father was Hashabiah, whose father was Bunni.
This verse records the family line of Shemaiah, one of the Levites who lived in Jerusalem after the Jewish people returned from exile.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Nehemiah, which describes the efforts to rebuild Jerusalem and restore Jewish life after the Babylonian exile in the 5th century BC, Chapter 11 details the repopulation of the city to ensure its security and proper functioning. This verse lists the genealogy of a Levite named Shemaiah, highlighting the role of Levites in maintaining temple services and religious order as part of this community reorganization. It reflects the broader biblical emphasis on preserving priestly lineages to uphold God's covenant with Israel.
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