Nehemiah 12:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

From Sallai's family, Kallai; from Amok's family, Eber.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists two priests and their family representatives who returned from exile to serve in Jerusalem's temple.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Nehemiah, which records the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the restoration of Jewish worship after the Babylonian exile, Chapter 12 provides a detailed list of priests and Levites who returned and served in the temple. This verse specifically names priests from the families of Sallai and Amok, highlighting the importance of maintaining accurate genealogies to ensure the legitimacy of temple service. These lists served as a way to preserve the community's identity and faithfulness to God's covenant amid their return and rebuilding efforts.

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