KJV ORIGINAL
And Solomon’s son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Solomon's son was Rehoboam, then Rehoboam's son was Abijah, then Abijah's son was Asa, then Asa's son was Jehoshaphat.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse traces the royal family line from King Solomon through four generations of kings who ruled Judah.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy records the succession of kings in the southern kingdom of Judah after Israel split into two kingdoms following Solomon's death around 930 BC. Each of these men faced unique challenges as they tried to lead God's people, with some being more faithful to God than others during their reigns.
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