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1 Chronicles 8:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues listing the names of Benjamin's descendants as part of a detailed family record.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles is a historical book in the Bible that records the genealogies of the Israelites, emphasizing the lineage of key figures like King David and the tribes of Israel to show God's faithfulness through generations. Chapter 8 focuses on the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, which was important because it included King Saul and played a role in the early history of the united kingdom. This verse lists names such as Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hezeki, and Heber as part of that tribal record, helping to preserve the family lines for historical and covenantal purposes.

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