The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah,
The descendants of Barkos, the descendants of Sisera, the descendants of Tamah,
This verse lists three family groups who were temple servants returning from exile in Babylon to help rebuild Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, which records events after the Jewish exile in Babylon during the 5th century BC, Nehemiah served as a governor who organized a census to register the families returning to Jerusalem as part of the community's restoration. This list, including families like the children of Barkos, Sisera, and Tamah, helped verify lineage and ensure the purity of the returning exiles, emphasizing the importance of identity and heritage in rebuilding the nation. It reflects the broader historical context of Persian rule allowing the Jews to resettle and reestablish their society.
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