The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon.
The descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth of Zebaim, and the descendants of Amon.
This verse lists four family groups or clans that were part of the Jewish community returning from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed census list in Nehemiah 7, recording the families and groups who returned from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem around 538-445 BC. These lists were important for establishing legal residence, property rights, and religious duties in the restored community. The careful recording of names shows how precious each family was to God and how important it was to preserve their identity after decades in foreign captivity.
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