KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Elioenai had seven sons: Hodaiah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Dalaiah, and Anani.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the seven sons of Elioenai, continuing the royal family line of David's descendants.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in the genealogical records of David's royal line, likely compiled during or after the Babylonian exile (6th-5th centuries BC). The chronicler was carefully preserving the family records of those who had legitimate claims to David's throne, which was important for maintaining hope in God's promises about an eternal Davidic kingdom.
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