KJV ORIGINAL
The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the descendants of Hodevah, seventy-four people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that 74 Levites from three specific families returned from exile to help rebuild Jerusalem and restore worship.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Nehemiah's detailed census of the Jewish people who returned from Babylonian exile around 538-445 BC. The Levites were the priestly tribe responsible for temple worship, music, and religious ceremonies. These particular families were among those who maintained their genealogical records during the 70-year exile and were now returning to restore proper worship in Jerusalem.
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