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1 Chronicles 7:37

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists six descendants in the tribal genealogy, showing how God faithfully preserved family lines through generations.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles 7:37 is part of a detailed genealogy in the book of 1 Chronicles, which was compiled during the post-exilic period of Israel's history, likely by Ezra, to help the returning exiles reconnect with their tribal heritage. This verse specifically lists descendants from the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as part of a broader effort to preserve the nation's lineage and identity after the Babylonian captivity. These genealogies underscore God's faithfulness in maintaining the covenant people through generations of families.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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