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1 Chronicles 7:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these are the sons of Becher.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The sons of Becher were: Zemira, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jerimoth, Abiah, Anathoth, and Alameth. All of these were Becher's sons.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists the nine sons of Becher, who was a descendant of Benjamin, preserving their family lineage for future generations.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles is a book in the Old Testament that compiles genealogies and historical accounts of Israel, written during or after the Babylonian exile to help the returning exiles reconnect with their heritage. This verse specifically lists the sons of Becher, who was a descendant of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as part of a broader effort to document tribal lineages. These genealogies served practical purposes in ancient Israel, such as determining inheritance, tribal affiliations, and roles in society.

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