“The men of Beth–el and Ai, an hundred twenty and three.”
"the descendants of Bethel and Ai, one hundred twenty-three." Bethel and Ai, significant towns in the central highlands with considerable historical importance (Bethel as a sanctuary site, Ai as a city of significant historical memory), together contributed 123 returnees. The inclusion of these towns underscores the religious and historical significance of the settlements being restored.
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