The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six.
The descendants of Magbish: 156 people.
This verse records that 156 descendants of a family group called Magbish returned from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezra, this chapter records the list of Jewish families who returned to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon, following the decree of King Cyrus of Persia around 538 BC. This return marked the beginning of the Jewish restoration after 70 years of captivity, as prophesied in scriptures like those of Jeremiah, symbolizing God's faithfulness to His covenant people. The mention of "the children of Magbish" specifically refers to the descendants of a particular family or clan among the returnees, highlighting the detailed accounting of those rebuilding the nation.
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