KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Onam had two sons: Shammai and Jada. Shammai's sons were Nadab and Abishur.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues the family tree by listing the descendants of Onam through his sons and grandsons.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in the Chronicles' record of Judah's descendants, specifically tracing the lineage of Jerahmeel's family line. The chronicler was documenting the family histories of Israel's tribes after their return from Babylonian exile, helping to establish tribal identity and inheritance rights.
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