The children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,
The descendants of Bazluth, the descendants of Mehida, the descendants of Harsha,
This verse is part of a detailed record listing the families and groups of people who returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in a comprehensive census list of Jewish exiles who returned from Babylonian captivity around 538 BC under Cyrus the Persian king's decree. These particular names likely refer to temple servants or workers who had specific roles in maintaining the temple and its operations. Keeping detailed records of returning families was crucial for reestablishing proper worship, land inheritance, and community organization in the restored Jerusalem.
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