KJV ORIGINAL
And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Maaseiah, whose family line went back through Baruch, Colhozeh, Hazaiah, Adaiah, Joiarib, Zechariah, and Shiloni.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records Maaseiah's family genealogy, tracing his ancestry back seven generations to show his legitimate place among God's people.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in Nehemiah's record of the families who volunteered or were chosen to live in Jerusalem after the Jewish exiles returned from Babylon. These detailed family records were crucial for establishing people's rightful place in the restored community and their eligibility to participate in temple worship and civic duties.
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