KJV ORIGINAL
And Jeuz, and Shachia, and Mirma. These were his sons, heads of the fathers.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Jeuz, Shachia, and Mirma. These were his sons, who became leaders of their family clans.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three sons who grew up to become heads of their family groups or tribes.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, specifically tracing the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. These genealogies were compiled after the Babylonian exile to help the returning Israelites reestablish their tribal identities and inheritance rights. The phrase 'heads of the fathers' refers to clan leaders who would have had authority over extended family groups within the tribe.
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