KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
From the family of Immer, there were 1,052 people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 1,052 descendants of Immer returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
Nehemiah was a Jewish leader who returned to Jerusalem from exile in Persia to rebuild the walls and restore the city after the Babylonian captivity. In Chapter 7, he organizes a census of the returning exiles, listing families such as the children of Immer, who were part of the priestly lineage as mentioned in earlier biblical records. This helped verify genealogies to ensure proper roles in temple service and community rebuilding.
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