The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,
The descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar, the descendants of Reaiah,
This verse lists three family groups who were part of the temple servants returning from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
Ezra 2 is part of a detailed census in the Book of Ezra, listing the families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile around 538 BC after the decree of Cyrus the Great allowed the Jews to rebuild their temple and homeland. This verse specifically names descendants of Giddel, Gahar, and Reaiah as part of the returning exiles, highlighting the cultural emphasis on genealogy to preserve tribal identities, inheritance rights, and religious purity in the restored Jewish community. Such records were essential for organizing the society and ensuring that only legitimate heirs could take up roles like priesthood or land ownership.
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