And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;
And Ziza, whose father was Shiphi, whose grandfather was Allon, whose great-grandfather was Jedaiah, whose great-great-grandfather was Shimri, whose great-great-great-grandfather was Shemaiah.
This verse records part of a family tree, showing how Ziza was connected to his ancestors going back five generations.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in 1 Chronicles during the listing of the tribe of Simeon's descendants. The Chronicler was writing after the Babylonian exile (around 400 BC) to help the returning Jewish people remember their tribal identities and family connections. These detailed family records were crucial for establishing land rights, tribal membership, and maintaining Israel's covenant identity.
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