KJV ORIGINAL
The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The men from the other Nebo: fifty-two.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists fifty-two men who returned from exile from a place called 'the other Nebo' to help rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Nehemiah's detailed census of the Jewish families who returned from Babylonian exile around 538-445 BC. The reference to 'the other Nebo' suggests there were two places with this name, and this distinguished one from the more well-known Mount Nebo where Moses died. These records were crucial for establishing citizenship, property rights, and organizing the massive rebuilding project of Jerusalem's walls and community.
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