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Nehemiah 7:47

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

The descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists the names of families who returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a detailed census recorded by Nehemiah of the Jewish families who returned from the Babylonian exile around 538-445 BC. These lists helped establish proper genealogies and ensure that only legitimate Israelites participated in rebuilding the temple and city walls. The careful record-keeping was essential for maintaining religious and cultural identity after decades of displacement.

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