1 Chronicles 2:54 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The sons of Salma; Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The descendants of Salma included the people of Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Ataroth, the family of Joab, half of the Manahethites, and the Zorites.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists the various clans and towns that descended from a man named Salma, including the famous town of Bethlehem.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the post-exilic period around the 5th century BC, the author compiles detailed genealogies to help the returning Israelites reconnect with their tribal heritage and identity after the Babylonian captivity. This verse lists the descendants or clans associated with Salma, a figure from the tribe of Judah, including places like Bethlehem, which was a significant town linked to King David and later to Jesus in the New Testament. These genealogies served as a way to preserve the historical and covenantal ties of God's people, emphasizing the importance of lineage in Israel's story.

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