KJV ORIGINAL
Ozem the sixth, David the seventh:
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Ozem the sixth, David the seventh:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists David as the seventh son in his family's birth order, with Ozem being the sixth.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a genealogical record tracing the lineage of Judah's descendants. The chronicler is documenting Jesse's sons, establishing David's place in his family as the youngest of seven brothers (though other biblical accounts suggest he may have been the eighth). These genealogies were crucial for establishing tribal inheritance rights and royal legitimacy in ancient Israel.
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