Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;
From Melicu's family, Jonathan; from Shebaniah's family, Joseph;
This verse lists two priests and their family representatives who served in the temple after the Jewish people returned from exile.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, this verse is part of a detailed list of priests and Levites who returned from exile in Babylon and played key roles in rebuilding Jerusalem's community and worship. It specifically names the heads of priestly families, such as Jonathan from the family of Melicu and Joseph from the family of Shebaniah, during Nehemiah's time of leadership around the 5th century BC. This reflects the broader effort to restore religious order and genealogical records after the exile to ensure proper service in the temple.
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