KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Jaalah, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three family groups who were part of the temple servants returning from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed census list of Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem around 538 BC, after King Cyrus of Persia allowed them to go home. These particular families were Nethinim - temple servants who helped the priests and Levites with various duties in God's temple. The careful recording of names shows how important it was to preserve family lineages and ensure the proper people were serving in the temple.
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