KJV ORIGINAL
Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah,
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✦ 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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