Nehemiah 11:7
“These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah.”
What does Nehemiah 11:7 mean?
This verse lists the family line of one of Benjamin's descendants who settled back in Jerusalem after the exile. Genealogies like this one matter deeply in Scripture because they connect people to their inheritance, their identity, and God's faithfulness across generations. Even though these names might feel distant to us, each person named here represents a real family that trusted God enough to rebuild their lives in a broken city. The detailed record reminds us that God knows His people by name and remembers their stories, which is a gentle comfort when we feel forgotten or insignificant in our own struggles.