KJV ORIGINAL
Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
From Hilkiah's family, Hashabiah served as priest; from Jedaiah's family, Nethaneel served as priest.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists two priests who served their communities, each representing their family line in the priesthood.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed record of priests and Levites who returned from Babylonian exile and served in Jerusalem after the temple was rebuilt. These genealogical lists were crucial for establishing legitimate priestly service, as only descendants of Aaron could serve as priests. Nehemiah carefully documented these family lines to ensure proper worship and temple administration in the restored community.
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