KJV ORIGINAL
Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues tracing the family line from Noah's son Shem down through his descendants.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a historical book in the Old Testament that compiles genealogies to trace the descendants of key figures from Adam through to the kings of Israel, likely written during the Babylonian exile to help the Israelites remember their heritage. This verse specifically lists Shem, a son of Noah from the post-flood era, along with his descendants Arphaxad and Shelah, who are part of the lineage leading to Abraham. These genealogies served to affirm God's covenant promises and the continuity of His people amid historical disruptions.
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