The children of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.
The descendants of Senaah: 3,930 people.
This verse records that 3,930 descendants of Senaah were among those who returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Nehemiah was written during the post-exilic period when the Jewish people returned to Jerusalem after being captives in Babylon, focusing on rebuilding the city and restoring community life. In Chapter 7, Nehemiah compiles a detailed register of the families who returned, including the descendants of Senaah with 3,930 members, to organize and verify the population for governance and worship. This list underscores the importance of ancestry and communal identity in ancient Jewish society as they reestablished their nation under Persian rule.
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