KJV ORIGINAL
And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three towns where Jewish families settled after returning from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, which records the efforts to rebuild Jerusalem and repopulate Judah after the Babylonian exile around 444 BC, chapter 11 lists the towns where the returned exiles were settled to strengthen the community. Anathoth, Nob, and Ananiah were specific locations in the territory of Benjamin, near Jerusalem, that played a role in this resettlement as part of restoring Jewish life and worship. This process was essential for reestablishing stability and faithfulness to God's covenant in the land.
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