KJV ORIGINAL
Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues listing the names of priests who returned from exile in Babylon to help rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a detailed record of the priests and Levites who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile around 538-515 BC. Nehemiah carefully documented these names to establish the legitimate religious leadership for the restored temple worship. These records were crucial for maintaining proper genealogical and priestly records in the rebuilt community.
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