KJV ORIGINAL
The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Pharez were Hezron and Hamul.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the family line of Pharez, listing his two sons who would become ancestors in the lineage of important biblical figures.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the extensive genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, written after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon. Pharez was one of the twin sons of Judah and Tamar, and his descendants became part of the tribe of Judah. These genealogies were crucial for the returning exiles to reestablish their tribal identities and inheritance rights in the promised land.
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