KJV ORIGINAL
The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel, and in their villages,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Benjamin who came from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, Bethel, and their surrounding villages.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes where the people from the tribe of Benjamin settled after returning from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of Nehemiah's record of how the Jewish people resettled in their homeland after 70 years of exile in Babylon. The tribe of Benjamin was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and these specific towns were located in the territory that had been assigned to Benjamin centuries earlier. This resettlement was crucial for reestablishing Jewish community life and worship in the promised land.
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