KJV ORIGINAL
The men of Kirjathjearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The men from the towns of Kirjath Jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth: 743 people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 743 men from three specific towns returned from exile to help rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7 is part of a detailed register of Jewish families who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, helping to organize and repopulate the land. This specific verse lists the men from the towns of Kirjathjearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, totaling 743 individuals, as a way to account for the returning exiles and ensure community stability. These records reflect God's faithfulness in restoring His people during a time of rebuilding and renewal.
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