KJV ORIGINAL
Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jerahmeel had another wife named Atarah, and she was the mother of Onam.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is recording that Jerahmeel had a second wife named Atarah who gave birth to his son Onam.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogical record is part of the extensive family trees that the Chronicler compiled after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon. Jerahmeel was a descendant of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and these records helped the returning Jews reestablish their tribal identities and inheritances. Having multiple wives was a common practice among wealthy men in ancient Israel, especially for continuing family lines.
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