The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
The descendants of Solomon's servants: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Perida,
This verse lists some of the families whose ancestors had served in King Solomon's court and were now returning from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Nehemiah's detailed record of the Jewish families returning from Babylonian captivity around 538-445 BC. These particular families were descendants of people who had served in administrative or service roles during King Solomon's reign (around 970-930 BC). Keeping careful genealogical records was crucial for the returning exiles to establish their identity, inheritance rights, and roles in rebuilding Jerusalem.
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