Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty.
From the family of Shechaniah, who was descended from Pharosh, came Zechariah. Along with him, 150 men were counted according to their family records.
This verse records that Zechariah led 150 men from his family line who were part of the group returning to Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezra, the Jewish people were returning from exile in Babylon to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore their worship practices, as allowed by the Persian king Artaxerxes. Ezra 8:3 is part of a detailed list of families and their leaders who joined this expedition, including the descendants of Shechaniah from the family of Pharosh, led by Zechariah with 150 males, which highlights the importance of maintaining accurate genealogies to preserve tribal identity. This event took place around 458 BC, reflecting the careful organization required for the exiles to reestablish their community.
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