KJV ORIGINAL
The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, an hundred fourscore and eight.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The men from Bethlehem and Netophah numbered 188.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 188 men from the towns of Bethlehem and Netophah returned from exile.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Nehemiah's detailed census of the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem around 445 BC. Bethlehem was the famous birthplace of King David, located about 6 miles south of Jerusalem, while Netophah was a nearby village. These population records were crucial for reestablishing the community and determining who had legitimate claims to property and positions.
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