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1 Chronicles 8:35

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Micah's sons were Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists the four sons born to a man named Micah in the genealogical records of Israel.

📚 Historical Context

The book of 1 Chronicles was written during the post-exilic period around the 5th century BC, likely by Ezra or a similar scribe, to preserve the genealogies of Israel's tribes and remind the returning exiles of their covenant heritage after the Babylonian captivity. This verse specifically lists the sons of Micah, a descendant of Benjamin, as part of a detailed record tracing the lineage of the tribe to establish rightful claims to land and identity in the restored nation. These genealogies underscored the continuity of God's promises to His people despite centuries of upheaval.

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