Nehemiah 7:49
Nehemiah 7:49 Meaning and Explanation
“The children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →More families of the Nethinim are listed among the returned servants.
What Does Nehemiah 7:49 Mean?
The enrollment of the Nethinim continues with the families of Hanan, Giddel, and Gahar. These temple servants take their place in the record. The list names them one household after another.
Such lists may seem only names to the casual reader, yet each marks a family devoted to God's service. The care to preserve them speaks of their worth in His eyes. The reader is reminded that to serve God, even in obscurity, is to be known and remembered by Him.
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What does Nehemiah 7:49 mean?
More families of the Nethinim are listed among the returned servants.