KJV ORIGINAL
And Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Shallum was the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah was the father of Elishama.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues tracing the family line of Judah's descendants, showing how God preserved the genealogical records of His people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the extensive genealogies in 1 Chronicles, written after the Israelites returned from Babylonian exile around 538-400 BC. The chronicler was helping the Jewish people reconnect with their heritage and identity by preserving their family lineages. These genealogies were especially important for establishing tribal inheritance rights and priestly duties after the exile.
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