KJV ORIGINAL
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Shemaiah, Joiarib, and Jedaiah
⚡ 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 genealogical record of priests who came back to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel around 538 BC after the Babylonian exile ended. These records were crucial for establishing proper temple worship and maintaining the priestly lineage according to God's law. Nehemiah carefully documented these names to ensure the religious leadership was legitimate and properly organized.
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