The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan,
The descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan,
This verse lists three family groups who were among the temple servants returning from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
Ezra 2 is part of the biblical book that records the return of Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem around 538 BC, following the decree of King Cyrus, which allowed them to rebuild their temple and restore their nation. This chapter provides a detailed list of families and clans, such as the children of Hagab, Shalmai, and Hanan, to document the restoration of the Jewish community and ensure proper inheritance and identity. Such genealogical records were essential in ancient Israelite culture for maintaining tribal lineage and social order after the exile.
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