The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.
From the family of Bani, 642 people.
This verse records that 642 descendants of Bani were among those who returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Ezra, chapter 2 records a detailed census of the Jewish exiles who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon around 538 BC, following the decree of King Cyrus that allowed them to rebuild their temple and restore their community. This verse specifically lists the descendants of Bani and notes that there were 642 individuals in their group, as part of a larger effort to document and organize the returning families. This list served to preserve the identity and heritage of the Jewish people during a time of national restoration.
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