KJV ORIGINAL
Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues listing the names of priests who returned from exile in Babylon to help rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a detailed record of the priests who came back to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel around 538 BC after the Babylonian exile. Nehemiah was carefully documenting the religious leadership to establish proper worship and temple service in the restored city. These genealogical records were crucial for maintaining the priestly lineage and ensuring legitimate temple worship.
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