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1 Chronicles 8:40

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons’ sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are of the sons of Benjamin.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Ulam's sons were brave warriors and skilled with bows and arrows. They had many children and grandchildren, 150 in all. All of these people were descendants of Benjamin.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows how God blessed Ulam's family line with courage, skill in battle, and many descendants within the tribe of Benjamin.

📚 Historical Context

The Book of 1 Chronicles was written during the post-exilic period, around the 5th century BC, to record the genealogies of Israel's tribes and reaffirm the nation's identity after the Babylonian captivity. This specific verse is part of a detailed lineage of the tribe of Benjamin, highlighting the descendants of Ulam as skilled warriors and archers, which underscores the ancient Israelites' focus on family heritage and military prowess. Such genealogies served to preserve tribal connections and emphasize God's faithfulness to His people through their descendants.

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