The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.
The descendants of Ater (from Hezekiah's family line), ninety-eight people.
This verse records that ninety-eight people from Ater's family returned from exile to help rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
Nehemiah 7 is part of the biblical record of the Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem after their captivity, as led by figures like Nehemiah and Ezra. This chapter contains a detailed census of the returning families, which was essential for organizing the community, verifying genealogies, and ensuring rightful claims to land and roles in worship. The specific mention of "the children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight" reflects the importance of documenting family lines to maintain the identity and purity of God's people during this restoration period.
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