The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,
The descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda,
This verse is part of a detailed list recording the families of temple servants who returned from exile in Babylon to help rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, we find a detailed register of families who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as part of the effort to rebuild the Jewish community. This list served to verify lineage and identity, ensuring that only true descendants of Israel were included in the restoration process. It reflects the historical period under Persian rule, where maintaining genealogical records was essential for social and religious order.
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