Nehemiah 11:8

"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."

Key Reflection

Nehemiah 11:8 details a genealogical record listing the descendants of Benjamin in Jerusalem after their return from exile, as described in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. For the original audience, this lineage would have been crucial for establishing social and religious authority, linking contemporary leaders to the honored heritage of the tribe of Benjamin.

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