KJV ORIGINAL
And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
From Joiarib's family, there was Mattenai; from Jedaiah's family, there was Uzzi.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues listing the priests and their family leaders who served in the temple after the Jews returned from exile.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a detailed record of priestly families who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (around 538-445 BC). Nehemiah was carefully documenting the religious leadership structure to ensure proper temple worship was restored. These genealogical records were crucial for maintaining the legitimate priestly lineage according to God's law.
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