Nehemiah 7:22

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Nehemiah, set during the 5th century BC, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were focused on rebuilding Jerusalem and restoring their community. Nehemiah, as the appointed governor, organized a census to register the families and individuals who had returned, ensuring proper administration and accountability. This specific verse lists the descendants of Hashum and the number of people in that family, as part of a broader effort to document the returning exiles and maintain their tribal heritage.