Nehemiah 11:5
Nehemiah 11:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.”
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Read Full Chapter →A second man of Judah, Maaseiah, is named with his line of descent.
What Does Nehemiah 11:5 Mean?
Continuing the roll of Judah's settlers, the record names Maaseiah and traces his ancestors back through seven generations. These were among the heads of families who took up residence in the capital.
The deliberate listing of names that would otherwise be forgotten reflects how God remembers His people individually. No faithful household is lost in the crowd; each is recorded, each has a place in the work of rebuilding the city where God dwelt among His people.
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What does Nehemiah 11:5 mean?
A second man of Judah, Maaseiah, is named with his line of descent.