KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Hashum, three hundred twenty and eight.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Hashum: 328 people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 328 descendants of a family named Hashum returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Nehemiah's detailed census of the Jewish families who returned from Babylonian exile around 538-445 BC. These lists documented which families came back to rebuild Jerusalem and reestablish their community after decades of captivity. Keeping accurate records was crucial for determining land ownership, temple duties, and maintaining tribal identity.
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