And of the sons of Azgad; Johanan the son of Hakkatan, and with him an hundred and ten males.
From the descendants of Azgad: Johanan, son of Hakkatan, along with 110 men.
This verse records one family group that returned from exile in Babylon to Jerusalem, showing how God faithfully brought His people home.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Ezra, which recounts the return of Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity, this verse is part of a detailed list of families and individuals who joined Ezra's expedition to rebuild the temple and restore worship. Specifically, it names Johanan, son of Hakkatan, from the clan of Azgad, along with 110 males, emphasizing the careful organization and communal effort involved in this return. This event took place around 458 BC during the Persian Empire under King Artaxerxes, as a fulfillment of God's promises to His people.
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