The men of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.
The men from the towns of Ramah and Gaba numbered 621.
This verse records that 621 men from the towns of Ramah and Gaba returned from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, this verse is part of a detailed census listing the families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This register was compiled by Nehemiah to organize the returning exiles, ensure proper distribution of resources, and reaffirm their identity as God's people following the rebuilding of the city walls. The mention of the men from Ramah and Geba refers to specific groups from towns in the region of Benjamin, highlighting the diverse origins of those resettling Judah.
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