All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon’s servants, were three hundred ninety and two.
All the temple servants and the descendants of Solomon's servants totaled 392 people.
This verse is counting the number of temple workers and descendants of King Solomon's servants who returned from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, which recounts the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Jewish people returned from Babylonian exile, Chapter 7 is part of a census that lists the families and groups who resettled in the land. The Nethinims were dedicated temple servants, often seen as assistants to the priests, while the children of Solomon’s servants were likely descendants of laborers assigned during King Solomon's era to support the temple and royal works. This registration was essential for organizing the community and ensuring proper roles in the restored society.
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