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Mekonah

Mekonah was a village in Judah where descendants of Benjamin settled after the Babylonian exile. It appears in the list of towns inhabited by returning exiles during Nehemiah's time.

Overview

Mekonah is mentioned only once in Scripture as a settlement in the territory of Judah during the post-exilic period. The name appears in the genealogical record of those who returned from Babylonian captivity and repopulated the land of Israel under Nehemiah's leadership.

Key Scriptures

"And at Mekonah and its villages" (Nehemiah 11:28, ESV). This reference appears within the context of listing the towns where the people of Benjamin and Judah dwelt after returning from exile, demonstrating God's faithfulness in restoring His people to their homeland.

Application

Mekonah's mention reminds us that God's restoration extends to even the smallest communities, and every believer has a place in God's redemptive plan.

Scripture References 1
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A city in Judah.