KJV ORIGINAL
The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The men of Anathoth: 128.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 128 men from the town of Anathoth returned from exile in Babylon to help rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, which documents the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the restoration of Jewish life after the Babylonian exile, Chapter 7 provides a census of the families and individuals who returned from captivity. This specific verse lists the men from Anathoth, numbering 128, as part of a broader effort to organize the community, verify genealogies, and ensure the purity of the returning exiles. It reflects the historical process of resettling and reestablishing a nation under God's covenant.
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