Nehemiah 7:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The descendants of Elam: 1,254 people.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records that 1,254 descendants of Elam returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Nehemiah's official census of the Jewish families who returned from their 70-year exile in Babylon around 538-445 BC. These detailed records were crucial for reestablishing the community, determining land ownership, and organizing the massive rebuilding project of Jerusalem's walls and temple. Elam was likely either a family clan or possibly refers to people from the region of Elam (modern-day Iran).

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