KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Jada (who was Shammai's brother) were Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without having any children.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is recording the family line of Jada, noting that one of his sons, Jether, died without having children to continue his lineage.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the extensive genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, which were compiled after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon. These family trees were crucial for re-establishing tribal identities, land ownership rights, and religious duties. The chronicler was carefully documenting the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
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