Nehemiah 7:54 (KJV)

What does Nehemiah 7:54 mean?

Nehemiah 7:54 lists three family groups—Bazlith, Mehida, and Harsha—among those who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The verse is part of a census that records the names of families who came back to help rebuild the city and its community.

This verse appears in a long list where Nehemiah, the governor of Jerusalem, is documenting the people who returned from exile. Each group or family mentioned represents a piece of the restored nation, showing the diversity and completeness of those who came back. The list emphasizes the importance of every family, no matter how small or obscure, in the rebuilding of Israel’s life and worship.