KJV ORIGINAL
Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Caleb (who was Jerahmeel's brother) were: Mesha, his firstborn son, who became the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah, who was the father of Hebron.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is recording the family line of Caleb, showing how his descendants became the founders of important cities in Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy was written after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon, helping them reconnect with their ancestral heritage and land inheritance. Caleb was a famous figure from the time of Moses, one of only two spies who trusted God to give Israel the Promised Land. The cities mentioned—Ziph and Hebron—became important locations in the territory of Judah.
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