KJV ORIGINAL
Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Nethaneel was the fourth son, and Raddai was the fifth son.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is continuing the list of Jesse's sons, naming two more of David's older brothers in birth order.
📚 Historical Context
This appears in the genealogical records that the Chronicler compiled after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon. These family lineages were crucial for reestablishing tribal identities and land inheritance rights. Jesse's family line was particularly important because it produced King David, Israel's greatest king.
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