KJV ORIGINAL
The men of Bethazmaveth, forty and two.
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The men of Beth-azmaveth: forty-two.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that forty-two men from the town of Beth-azmaveth returned from exile in Babylon to help rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, the prophet and governor was leading the efforts to rebuild and repopulate Jerusalem after the Jewish people returned from Babylonian exile. This chapter focuses on a detailed census of the returning families to organize the community, ensure proper allocation of resources, and maintain religious purity. The verse specifically lists the men from Bethazmaveth as part of this comprehensive record of exiles.
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