KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three family groups who returned from exile in Babylon to help rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, this verse is part of a detailed register of families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile in the 5th century BC. This list served to verify the lineage of the returning exiles, ensuring the community's purity and rightful claims to land and roles in worship. It reflects the broader efforts under leaders like Nehemiah to rebuild Jerusalem and reestablish Jewish identity.
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