1 Chronicles 2:38 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Obed was the father of Jehu, and Jehu was the father of Azariah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records a simple family line showing how one generation led to the next in Israel's history.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the extensive genealogies in 1 Chronicles, written after Israel's return from Babylonian exile around 538-400 BC. The chronicler was documenting Israel's family lineages to help the returned exiles reconnect with their heritage and establish their rightful place in the land.

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