Nehemiah 7:61

61 These are those who came from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Kerub, Addon, and Immer. They weren't able to prove their ancestry, whether they were true Israelites or not:

Nehemiah 7:61 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 7:61

(See Gill on Nehemiah 7:6).

Nehemiah 7:61 In-Context

59 Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-Hazzebaim, and Amon.
60 The Temple support staff and Solomon's servants added up to 392.
61 These are those who came from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Kerub, Addon, and Immer. They weren't able to prove their ancestry, whether they were true Israelites or not:
62 The sons of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda, 642.
63 Likewise with these priestly families: -The sons of Hobaiah, Hakkoz, and Barzillai, who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and took that name.
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