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Nehemiah 12:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

From Iddo's family, Zechariah; from Ginnethon's family, Meshullam;

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is part of a record listing the priests and their family heads who served in the temple after the Jewish people returned from exile.

📚 Historical Context

This verse appears in a detailed list of priests and Levites who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (around 538-445 BC). Nehemiah was carefully documenting the religious leadership structure as they rebuilt both the temple worship system and the city walls. These records were crucial for maintaining proper temple service and establishing legitimate priestly lineages.

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