KJV ORIGINAL
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Shallum was his son, Mibsam was his son, and Mishma was his son.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues a family genealogy, listing three generations of fathers and sons in sequence.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in the genealogical records that the Chronicler compiled after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon. These family records were crucial for reestablishing tribal identities and inheritance rights in the restored community. The genealogies served to connect the post-exilic Jews with their pre-exile heritage and God's promises to their ancestors.
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