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1 Chronicles 2:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The sons of Pharez were Hezron and Hamul.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records the family line of Pharez, listing his two sons who would become ancestors in the lineage of important biblical figures.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of 1 Chronicles, written during the post-exilic period when the Israelites were returning from captivity in Babylon, this verse is part of a detailed genealogy tracing the descendants of Judah, one of Jacob's sons. Pharez, mentioned here as the father of Hezron and Hamul, was a key figure in the lineage from the earlier stories in Genesis, helping to establish the tribal identities and inheritance rights among the Israelites. This record served to remind the people of their covenant heritage and connection to their ancestors.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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