1 Chronicles 5:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

All these were reckoned by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

All of these people were recorded in family records during the time when Jotham was king of Judah and Jeroboam was king of Israel.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is explaining that these family records were carefully kept during the reigns of two specific kings, showing how important it was to maintain accurate genealogies.

📚 Historical Context

This verse refers to the period around 750-740 BC when the kingdom was divided into two parts: Judah in the south (ruled by Jotham) and Israel in the north (ruled by Jeroboam II). During this time, both kingdoms maintained detailed genealogical records, especially for the tribes, as family lineage determined inheritance rights, tribal identity, and religious duties.

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