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.
And Maaseiah, whose family line went back through Baruch, Colhozeh, Hazaiah, Adaiah, Joiarib, Zechariah, and Shiloni.
This verse records Maaseiah's family genealogy, tracing his ancestry back seven generations to show his legitimate place among God's people.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, which describes the efforts to rebuild and repopulate Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, this verse is part of a list detailing the families and individuals chosen to live in the city. Such genealogies were essential for establishing social order, land rights, and community roles among the returning Jews. They reflected the importance of heritage and identity in a time when the nation was restoring its foundations.
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