The children of Hariph, an hundred and twelve.
The descendants of Hariph: 112 people.
This verse records that 112 people from the family line of Hariph returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were in the process of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and reestablishing their community. Nehemiah 7 is a detailed register of the families and individuals who returned, serving as a census to organize the population and verify genealogical lines, with this verse specifically noting the descendants of Hariph totaling 112 people. This list was crucial for maintaining social order and ensuring the purity of the Jewish heritage during a time of restoration.
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