KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three family groups who were part of the temple servants returning from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed census list recording the families and groups who returned from Babylonian captivity to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple around 538 BC. These were likely temple servants (Nethinim) - people dedicated to helping with temple duties like cleaning, maintenance, and assisting the priests and Levites.
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