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These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah.
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A Record of Commitment
Commentators explain that this verse is part of an official register, like a census, listing the families from the tribe of Benjamin who resettled Jerusalem. These lists, while seemingly just names, are important historical records documenting the specific individuals who committed to rebuilding the holy city. The tribe of Benjamin was significant, providing key leaders for the city's administration.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
See the marginal reference notes. Both accounts appear to be extracts from a public official register that Nehemiah had prepared for his census. Th…
19th Century
Anglican
The heads in Jerusalem: the list, as compared with 1 Chronicles 9:0, is by no means complete. Judah and Benjamin are represented, with …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And these are the sons of Benjamin That were of that tribe, and inhabited Jerusalem, namely, that follow:
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