Nehemiah 7:42
“The children of Harim, one thousand seventeen.”
What does Nehemiah 7:42 mean?
This verse is part of a genealogical list in Nehemiah recording the families who returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem. The "children of Harim" were descendants of one clan, and the number given shows how many members of that family made the journey home. For anyone reading this who feels small or forgotten, these genealogies remind us that God kept track of His people during their darkest season. Every name and number mattered to Him, and they matter now too.