KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
From the family of Pahath-moab (descendants of Jeshua and Joab): 2,812 people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 2,812 people from the family line of Pahath-moab returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the book of Ezra, which records the return of Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem after their captivity ended. It lists the descendants of specific families, including the children of Pahathmoab, as part of a census to document those who resettled in Judah around 538 BC following King Cyrus's decree. This reflects the historical effort to restore the Jewish community and rebuild the temple.
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