KJV ORIGINAL
And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesse had his first son Eliab, his second son Abinadab, and his third son Shimma,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is listing the first three sons of Jesse, who was King David's father.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is part of the historical books in the Old Testament, written after the Babylonian exile to help the returning Jews reconnect with their ancestral heritage and God's promises. This verse specifically lists the sons of Jesse, who was the father of King David, as part of a broader genealogy tracing the tribe of Judah. Such genealogies served to preserve tribal identities and affirm the continuity of God's covenant with Israel.
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