KJV ORIGINAL
Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Among the priests were: Jedaiah (son of Joiarib) and Jachin.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists two priests who were part of the community that resettled in Jerusalem after the exile.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of Nehemiah, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were working to repopulate and rebuild Jerusalem under Persian rule in the 5th century BC. The book of Nehemiah includes detailed lists of families, leaders, and priests to show how the community was being organized for stability and worship. This verse specifically mentions priests like Jedaiah as part of the effort to ensure spiritual leadership in the resettled city.
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