The children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,
The descendants of Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar,
This verse is part of a detailed list recording the names of families who returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, this verse is part of a detailed register of families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, which ended around 538 BC under the decree of King Cyrus of Persia. This list served to verify the genealogies of the returning exiles, ensuring that only true descendants of Israel could participate in religious duties and community rebuilding. Nehemiah, as the governor, was organizing the people to restore order and security in the city after the walls were rebuilt.
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