KJV ORIGINAL
Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
From Ezra's family line, Meshullam served as priest; from Amariah's family line, Jehohanan served as priest.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists two priests and their family lines who served in the temple during Nehemiah's time.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed record of priestly families who returned from Babylonian exile and served in the rebuilt temple in Jerusalem. These genealogical lists were crucial for establishing legitimate priestly lineage, as only descendants of Aaron could serve as priests according to Jewish law. This documentation helped restore proper worship practices after the exile.
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