KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Pashur: 1,247 people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 1,247 descendants of a priestly family named Pashur returned from exile to help rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Nehemiah's detailed census of the Jewish people who returned from Babylonian exile around 538-445 BC. Pashur was likely a priestly family line, and keeping accurate records of priestly genealogies was crucial for proper temple worship and religious leadership. These lists helped ensure that only qualified priests could serve in the rebuilt temple.
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