Nehemiah 7:39 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah from the family of Jeshua numbered 973.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records that 973 priests from Jedaiah's family line returned from exile to help rebuild Jerusalem.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Nehemiah's detailed census of the Jewish people who returned from Babylonian exile around 445 BC. The priests were essential for restoring proper worship at the rebuilt temple in Jerusalem. Keeping careful records of priestly lineages was crucial since only descendants of Aaron could serve as priests according to Jewish law.

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