KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Arah: 652 people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 652 descendants of a family named Arah returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, we find a detailed list of families who returned to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon, as part of a census to organize the community after their return. This register was essential for restoring order, identifying rightful inhabitants, and ensuring the proper allocation of resources for rebuilding the city and its temple. It reflects the broader historical effort under Persian rule to reestablish Jewish identity and worship following the captivity.
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