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Nehemiah 12:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Iddo, Ginnethon, Abijah,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists three more priests who returned from exile in Babylon to help rebuild Jerusalem and restore proper worship.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of a genealogical record of priests who returned with Zerubbabel from Babylonian captivity around 538 BC. These lists were crucial for establishing proper temple worship and maintaining the priesthood's legitimacy after decades of exile. Keeping detailed records of priestly families ensured that only qualified descendants of Aaron could serve in the rebuilt temple.

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