KJV ORIGINAL
Of the sons of Nebo; Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Jadau, and Joel, Benaiah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
From the descendants of Nebo: Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Jadau, Joel, and Benaiah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists seven men from the family line of Nebo who were part of a larger group being held accountable for their actions.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed list of Jewish men who had married foreign women during the Babylonian exile, which was against God's law for Israel. Ezra the priest was leading a spiritual reform after the Jews returned from exile, requiring these men to separate from their foreign wives to restore the community's faithfulness to God. These lists served as official records of those who needed to make things right with God and their community.
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