KJV ORIGINAL
And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Shema had a son named Raham, who became the father of Jorkoam. And Rekem had a son named Shammai.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is part of a family tree, recording how God's people passed down their heritage from one generation to the next.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in Chronicles, written after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon. The chronicler was carefully preserving the family lines of the tribes of Israel, particularly focusing on Judah's descendants. These records were crucial for establishing tribal inheritance, property rights, and maintaining Israel's identity as God's chosen people.
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