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1 Chronicles 4:25

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.
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✦ 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

1 Chronicles is a book in the Old Testament that records the genealogies and history of Israel, written after the Babylonian exile to help the returning Jews reconnect with their heritage and establish their identity. This specific verse is part of the genealogy of the tribe of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, highlighting how God preserved family lines through generations despite challenges like exile and displacement. Such lists were essential in ancient Israelite society for matters of inheritance, tribal affiliation, and maintaining religious and social order.

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