KJV ORIGINAL
The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Shobal's sons were Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. Zibeon's sons were Aiah and Anah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the descendants of two men, Shobal and Zibeon, showing how their family lines continued through their sons.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records that begin 1 Chronicles, tracing family lines from Adam through various nations and peoples. These particular names belong to the descendants of Seir the Horite, who lived in the land of Edom before the Israelites arrived. The chronicler included these records to show God's sovereignty over all nations and to establish the historical context for Israel's place among the peoples of the ancient world.
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