KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Immer: 1,052 people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 1,052 descendants of a man named Immer returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a detailed census list of Jewish families who returned from Babylonian exile around 538 BC under Cyrus the Great's decree. Immer was likely a priestly family line, as other biblical references suggest the name was associated with temple service. These careful records helped establish legitimate claims to land, property, and religious duties as the community rebuilt.
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