KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three family groups who were part of the temple servants returning from exile in Babylon to rebuild their lives in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a detailed census list from around 538 BC, recording the Jewish families and groups who returned from Babylonian captivity under Cyrus the Great's decree. These particular names represent families of temple servants (called Nethinim) who assisted the priests and Levites with practical duties in the temple worship.
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