Overview
Hattil was a settlement in the territory of Benjamin whose inhabitants were among those who returned from exile in Babylon under Zerubbabel's leadership around 538 BC. The return of the Hattil residents demonstrates God's covenant promise to restore Israel after judgment and exile, showing His enduring mercy toward His people.
Key Scriptures
"The people of Bethel and Ai, one hundred twenty-three. The sons of Nebo, fifty-two. The sons of Magbish, one hundred fifty-six. The sons of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four. The sons of Harim, three hundred twenty. The sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty-five. The sons of Jericho, three hundred forty-five. The sons of Senaah, three thousand six hundred thirty. The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy-three. The sons of Immer, one thousand fifty-two. The sons of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred forty-seven. The sons of Harim, one thousand seventeen. The Levites: the sons of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the sons of Hodaviah, seventy-four. The singers: the sons of Asaph, one hundred twenty-eight. The sons of the gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, in all one hundred thirty-nine." (Ezra 2:28-42, ESV)
Application
Trust that God fulfills His promises of restoration and redemption, even when circumstances seem hopeless.