KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Elioenai had seven sons: Hodaiah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Dalaiah, and Anani.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the seven sons of Elioenai, continuing the royal family line of David's descendants.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a book in the Old Testament that records the genealogies and history of Israel, particularly emphasizing the lineage of King David to highlight God's covenant promises. This verse lists the sons of Elioenai, a descendant of David, as part of a broader effort to preserve family records for the Jewish people returning from Babylonian exile. These genealogies served to reaffirm national identity and the enduring hope of God's faithfulness amid restoration.
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