KJV ORIGINAL
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of the other Elam: 1,254 people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 1,254 descendants from the family group called 'the other Elam' returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Nehemiah, which is set during the Persian Empire in the 5th century BC, this verse is part of a detailed census of the Jewish exiles who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. It lists the descendants of various families, including "the other Elam," to document and organize the community for rebuilding efforts. This reflects the historical effort to restore Jewish identity and worship in their homeland.
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