KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Azmaveth, forty and two.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Azmaveth: forty-two people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that forty-two descendants of Azmaveth returned from Babylonian exile to Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Ezra, chapter 2, we find a detailed list of the families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile. This was after King Cyrus of Persia issued a decree around 538 BC, allowing the Jews to rebuild their temple and restore their community. The mention of "the children of Azmaveth, forty and two" refers to 42 descendants from the town of Azmaveth who were part of this returning group, highlighting the careful record-keeping of God's people during restoration.
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