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1 Chronicles 1:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, and Jerah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists four sons of Joktan as part of the genealogical record tracing human ancestry from Adam.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the genealogies in 1 Chronicles that trace lineages from Adam through Noah's descendants. Joktan was a descendant of Shem (Noah's son) and his sons likely founded various Arabian tribes. These genealogies were important to the Israelites returning from exile as they helped establish their identity and connection to God's promises.

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