The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.
The descendants of Pahath-moab (from the families of Jeshua and Joab): 2,818 people.
This verse records that 2,818 people from the family group of Pahath-moab returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
Nehemiah 7 is part of a detailed register of Jewish exiles who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity, serving as an official census to organize the community and verify genealogies. This list was essential for reestablishing social order, determining rightful claims to land, and ensuring purity in priestly roles, as the returning exiles faced challenges in rebuilding their society. In this specific verse, it records the number of descendants from the family of Pahathmoab, linked to Jeshua and Joab, totaling 2,818 individuals, highlighting the meticulous attention to family lines in ancient Israelite records.
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