KJV ORIGINAL
And these were the heads of the house of their fathers, even Epher, and Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of valour, famous men, and heads of the house of their fathers.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
These were the leaders of their family clans: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were brave warriors, well-known men, and heads of their families.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is listing seven men who were both courageous leaders and the heads of their family groups in ancient Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, specifically describing the leaders of the half-tribe of Manasseh who settled east of the Jordan River. These records were compiled after the Israelites returned from Babylonian exile to help them reconnect with their ancestral heritage and tribal identities.
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