Of the sons of Hashum; Mattenai, Mattathah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, and Shimei.
From the family of Hashum: Mattenai, Mattathah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, and Shimei.
This verse lists seven men from the family of Hashum who were part of a larger group being documented.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezra, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were working to restore their community and worship in Jerusalem. They faced the issue of intermarriages with foreign women, which was seen as a violation of God's laws as outlined in the Torah, leading to a public confession and a covenant to separate from these unions. This verse specifically lists names of men from the family of Hashum who were part of those required to make this separation to maintain the purity of the Israelite nation.
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