The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim,
The descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephishesim,
This verse lists three family groups who returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7 is part of a larger effort to repopulate and organize Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, where Nehemiah, as governor, compiled lists of returning families to verify their lineage and ensure proper resettlement. This specific verse lists descendants of certain families, such as Besai, Meunim, and Nephishesim, who were among the exiles returning around 444 BC, highlighting the importance of genealogical records for maintaining community identity, inheritance rights, and religious purity in ancient Jewish society.
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