KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Shemidah were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Shemidah were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the four sons of a man named Shemidah as part of Israel's family history.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a historical book in the Bible that compiles the genealogies of the Israelite tribes, written during or after the Babylonian exile to help the people reconnect with their heritage and God's promises. This verse lists the sons of Shemidah, a descendant from the tribe of Manasseh, as part of a broader record tracing the expansion of Israel's families. Such genealogies were essential in ancient Israelite society for establishing inheritance rights and maintaining tribal identities.
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