Nehemiah 7:13
“The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty-five.”
What does Nehemiah 7:13 mean?
This verse is part of a census list in Nehemiah, recording how many people from each family clan returned to Jerusalem after exile in Babylon. The clan of Zattu brought back 845 people, which made them one of the larger family groups among the returnees. These numbers matter because they show that rebuilding Jerusalem wasn't just about a handful of faithful people—it was a genuine community effort involving thousands of men, women, and children who chose to return home and start over.