Nehemiah 12:21

Key Reflection

Nehemiah 12:21 lists names that were likely participants in a religious ceremony or administrative task related to the rebuilding and rededication of Jerusalem's walls and temple after the Babylonian exile. The verse mentions "of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;" These names could represent individuals from different families or clans who had specific roles, possibly in overseeing various aspects of the religious services or community activities. While the original-language terms are not provided here, these individuals would have been part of a larger effort to restore and maintain the spiritual and communal life of the Jewish community in Jerusalem.