The listing of "the men of Bebai, 623" continues the genealogical census with another family group of moderate size, maintaining the pattern of systematic enumeration that establishes both historical documentation and theological affirmation of each family's place in the restoration movement. The variations in family sizes across the genealogical listing create a complex demographic picture, suggesting that the exile experience affected different families differently and that the return represented diverse populations with varying resources and capacities for relocation. The enumeration of Bebai and the surrounding families demonstrates that restoration planners needed precise knowledge of population composition for practical purposes including food procurement, shelter allocation, and labor organization during the resettlement process. This systematic listing affirms that restoration required both spiritual commitment and administrative competence, as thousands of individuals from diverse families had to be organized into an effective community capable of undertaking the demanding work of physical and spiritual reconstruction.

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