KJV ORIGINAL
Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah,
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Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues tracing the family line from Noah's son Shem down through his descendants.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in 1 Chronicles, written after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon around 538 BC. The Chronicler begins his account by tracing humanity's lineage from Adam through Noah's sons, showing how God's covenant people descended from Shem. This genealogical record was crucial for establishing tribal identity and inheritance rights after the exile.
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