KJV ORIGINAL
Moreover the sons of Obededom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Obed-Edom's sons were: Shemaiah (the oldest), Jehozabad (the second), Joah (the third), Sacar (the fourth), and Nethaneel (the fifth),
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the first five sons of Obed-Edom in birth order, who were part of the families chosen to serve as temple gatekeepers.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of King David's organization of the Levites for temple service around 1000 BC. Obed-Edom was blessed by God when he housed the Ark of the Covenant, and his family was later chosen to serve as gatekeepers at the temple. The careful recording of genealogies was important for establishing proper lineage and roles in temple worship.
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