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Nehemiah 7:61 ยท KJV

"And these were they which went up also from Tel-melah, Tel-haresha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer: but they could not shew their father's house, nor their seed, whether they were of Israel."

King James Version

What does Nehemiah 7:61 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

59The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon.
60All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred ninety and two.
61And these were they which went up also from Tel-melah, Tel-haresha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer: but they could not shew their father's house, nor their seed, whether they were of Israel.
62The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.
63And of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai, which took one of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite to wife, and was called after their name.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does your identity shape your actions?

2

What does it mean for you to belong to a specific group?

3

When have you felt uncertain about your identity?

Life Application

identity

Reflect on your personal identity and how it influences your decisions and relationships.

belonging

Consider ways to affirm and support those who may feel excluded or uncertain about their place in the community.

Places in This Verse

Tel-melah

A location from which some exiles returned, though little is known about it.

Tel-haresha

Another site associated with the returnees, indicating the diversity of their origins.

Cherub

A location mentioned among those returning from exile, though details are sparse.

Addon

A site of origin for some returning exiles, reflecting the varied backgrounds of the people.

Immer

A place associated with some of the returning exiles, indicating their diverse roots.

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