1 Chronicles 4:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Helah's sons were Zereth, Jezoar, and Ethnan.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse simply lists the three sons of a man named Helah as part of Israel's family records.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles is part of the historical books of the Old Testament, written during the post-exilic period around the 5th century BC to help the returning Israelites reconnect with their tribal heritage and God's promises after the Babylonian captivity. This verse appears in a detailed genealogy of the tribe of Judah, specifically listing the sons of Helah, who was one of the wives of Ashur, a descendant of Judah. Such genealogies were essential for maintaining family lines, land rights, and social order in ancient Israelite society.

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