What does Nehemiah 7:18 mean?

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Nehemiah 7:18 records that 667 descendants of Adonikam returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This verse is part of a census listing the families and the number of people from each who came back to help rebuild the city. This list is being compiled by Nehemiah, who was overseeing the restoration of Jerusalem’s walls and community. The verse simply counts the members of the family of Adonikam, showing their participation in the return. The census highlights the careful organization and the significance of each family’s contribution to the rebuilding effort.

Nehemiah 7:18 (KJV)