Nehemiah 7:68 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Their horses, seven hundred thirty and six: their mules, two hundred forty and five:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They had 736 horses and 245 mules.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records the specific number of horses and mules that belonged to the returned exiles, showing God's provision for their practical needs.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a detailed census taken when the Jewish exiles returned from Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem around 538-445 BC. Nehemiah was carefully documenting not just the people who returned, but also their livestock and resources, which were essential for rebuilding their homeland and establishing economic stability.

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