נחמיה, פרק ז׳, פסוק כ״ד

The historical records documenting the return from exile carefully detail the returning families and their exact populations, specifically noting the descendants of the Hariph family. The preservation of these lists has always required strict attention to detail, leading scholars [מנחת שי] to closely examine the exact phrasing across various ancient manuscripts. While the core historical data remains consistent, minor variations exist in how these records were copied over time. Some highly accurate texts use a fuller spelling for the family name, and there are slight differences in how the exact number of family members is written. A few versions add a connecting word to the number, though the majority of traditional texts maintain a simpler phrasing.