Beside their manservants and their maidservants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and they had two hundred forty and five singing men and singing women.
In addition to their male and female servants, who numbered 7,337, they also had 245 male and female singers.
This verse is counting the servants and singers who returned with the Jewish exiles to Jerusalem, showing that even support staff and musicians were important to rebuilding their community.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, this verse is part of a detailed register of the Jewish exiles who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity, specifically listing the people and resources that accompanied them. It highlights the social structure of the returning community, including servants and musicians, which were essential for daily life and religious ceremonies in a time of rebuilding. This census helped organize the population and ensure the community's stability as they worked to restore their homeland.
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