KJV ORIGINAL
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
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Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three more towns where the returned Jewish exiles settled after rebuilding Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, the Jewish people were resettling Jerusalem and its surrounding regions after returning from the Babylonian exile, as part of efforts to rebuild and repopulate the land. This specific verse lists towns like Hadid, Zeboim, and Neballat in the territory of Benjamin, which were part of an organized census to ensure the community was properly established. These lists reflect the practical steps taken to restore order and security in the newly reclaimed areas.
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