KJV ORIGINAL
And these were of the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash: and the name of their sister was Hazelelponi:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
These were the sons of the founder of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash. Their sister's name was Hazelelponi.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the children of the man who founded the town of Etam - three sons and one daughter with their names.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records that the Chronicler compiled to show the family lineages of the tribes of Israel, particularly focusing on Judah. Etam was likely a town or settlement in the territory of Judah, and these records helped establish land rights and tribal identity after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon.
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