KJV ORIGINAL
And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had the dominion in Moab, and Jashubilehem. And these are ancient things.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who ruled in Moab, and Jashubi-lehem. These records are from ancient times.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is listing names of ancient leaders and their territories, preserving the historical record of God's people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in the genealogical records that the Chronicler compiled after the Babylonian exile to help restore Israel's identity. These names represent descendants of Judah who had influence extending even into Moab, showing how God's people had spread beyond their traditional borders in ancient times.
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