1 Chronicles 4:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And these were of the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash: and the name of their sister was Hazelelponi:

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✦ 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

1 Chronicles is a book in the Old Testament that records the genealogies of Israel's tribes, written during the post-exilic period to help the returning Jews from Babylon reconnect with their heritage and identity. This specific verse is part of a detailed list tracing the descendants of Judah, mentioning individuals like Jezreel, Ishma, Idbash, and their sister Hazelelponi, which highlights the importance of family lines for inheritance, tribal belonging, and maintaining covenant promises in ancient Israelite society.

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