KJV ORIGINAL
And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
His sister Hammoleketh gave birth to Ishod, Abiezer, and Mahalah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the names of three children born to a woman named Hammoleketh, continuing the family genealogy.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in the genealogical records that the Chronicler compiled after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon. These family records were crucial for re-establishing tribal identities and inheritance rights in the promised land. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles helped the returned exiles understand their place in God's covenant people and reconnect with their ancestral heritage.
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