KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three family groups who were part of the temple servants returning from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in Nehemiah's record of the Jewish people who returned from Babylonian exile around 538-445 BC. These families were likely temple servants (Nethinim) who helped with various duties in maintaining and operating the temple in Jerusalem. Keeping detailed family records was crucial for reestablishing proper worship and community structure after the exile.
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