And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
From Joiarib's family, there was Mattenai; from Jedaiah's family, there was Uzzi.
This verse continues listing the priests and their family leaders who served in the temple after the Jews returned from exile.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, which describes the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the restoration of Jewish community life after the Babylonian exile, Chapter 12 lists the priests and Levites who returned from captivity and resumed their roles in the temple. This verse specifically names the heads of certain priestly families, such as Mattenai for Joiarib and Uzzi for Jedaiah, as part of a broader effort to organize and verify the priesthood for proper worship. These genealogical records were essential for maintaining the purity and continuity of religious practices in a time of national renewal.
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