KJV ORIGINAL
And Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Shobal, who was the founder of Kirjath-jearim, had sons: Haroeh and half of the Manahethite people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that Shobal, who founded the city of Kirjath-jearim, had descendants including Haroeh and was connected to half of the Manahethite clan.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, which were compiled after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon. Kirjath-jearim was an important Israelite city where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for twenty years during Samuel's time, before David brought it to Jerusalem.
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