The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.
The descendants of Shephatiah numbered 372.
This verse records that 372 people from Shephatiah's family line returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezra, this verse is part of a detailed list of families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile, which began after the Babylonians conquered Judah in 586 BC. This return was enabled by the Persian king Cyrus, who issued a decree around 538 BC allowing the Jews to rebuild their temple and restore their community. The list in Ezra 2 serves as a historical record to verify the lineage and numbers of those resettling in the land, emphasizing God's faithfulness in preserving His people.
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