The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
The descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,
This verse lists three family groups who were part of the temple servants returning from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, which recounts the efforts to rebuild Jerusalem's walls and restore the Jewish community after the Babylonian exile around the 5th century BC, Chapter 7 features a detailed census of the families who returned from captivity. This list was essential for Nehemiah to organize the returning exiles, verify their genealogies, and ensure social and religious order in the newly resettled community. The specific mention of families like those of Bakbuk, Hakupha, and Harhur underscores the cultural importance of lineage in ancient Israel to maintain tribal identity and purity.
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