KJV ORIGINAL
Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
From Bilgah's family, Shammua; from Shemaiah's family, Jehonathan;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is part of a record listing the heads of priestly families serving in the temple during Nehemiah's time.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in a genealogical list of priests who served during the time when the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were rebuilding Jerusalem and its temple. These records were crucial for establishing proper temple worship and ensuring that only legitimate descendants of Aaron could serve as priests, maintaining the religious purity that was essential to the Jewish community's identity.
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