King James Version
What Does Nehemiah 7:52 Mean?
“The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim ,”
Context
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The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,
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The children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Phaseah,
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The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim ,
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The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
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The children of Bazlith, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**23. The men of Anathoth--**It is pleasant to see so many of this Jewish town returning. It was a city of the Levites; but the people spurned Jeremiah's warning and called forth against themselves one of his severest predictions (Jr 32:27-35). This prophecy was fulfilled in the Assyrian conquest. Anathoth was laid waste and continued a heap of ruins. But the people, having been brought during the captivity to a better state of mind, returned, and their city was rebuilt.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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