KJV ORIGINAL
Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Nethaneel was the fourth son, and Raddai was the fifth son.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is continuing the list of Jesse's sons, naming two more of David's older brothers in birth order.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile, the author compiles detailed genealogies of Israel's tribes to preserve their national identity and historical claims. This verse lists the sons of Jesse, the father of King David, with Nethanel as the fourth and Raddai as the fifth, as part of the lineage of Judah that underscores the royal heritage. These records were crucial for ancient Israelites to establish inheritance rights and maintain social order in a post-exilic society.
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