KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is part of a detailed list recording the names of families who returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in Nehemiah's record of Jewish families who returned from the Babylonian exile around 538-445 BC. These genealogical lists were crucial for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and temple service roles in the restored community. The careful documentation shows how important it was to maintain family lineage and community structure after decades of displacement.
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