KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Binnui, six hundred forty and eight.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Binnui: 648 people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 648 people from Binnui's family line returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed census list of Jewish families who returned from Babylonian exile around 538 BC under Zerubbabel's leadership. Nehemiah was recording the names and numbers of returnees to establish proper citizenship and organization for rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and restoring the community. These genealogical records were crucial for maintaining tribal identity and determining who had the right to live in the holy city.
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