Bible Strands
Nehemiah 7:48
the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Shalmai,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Nehemiah records the names of family lines among the returning exiles to document their heritage and place in the restored community.
The words — The Hebrew בְּנֵי־ (benei) literally means "sons" or "descendants of," functioning as a standard genealogical marker for each listed ancestor.
The thread — This exact sequence of family names appears in Ezra 2:45, confirming the continuity of the post-exilic registry.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition that communal identity and covenant belonging were historically traced through specific family lines rather than individual choice.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Shalmai,
Cross-references
- Ezra 2:45 the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub,