Nehemiah 7:36 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The people from Jericho: 345.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records that 345 people from the city of Jericho returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.

📚 Historical Context

The Book of Nehemiah records the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon and the efforts to rebuild Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah's leadership. In Chapter 7, this includes a detailed census of the returning families to organize the community, assign land, and ensure proper worship practices. This specific verse lists 345 descendants from Jericho as part of that historical register, reflecting the careful documentation of God's people during restoration.

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