KJV ORIGINAL
And at Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon; whose wife’s name was Maachah:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The founder of Gibeon lived in Gibeon, and his wife's name was Maachah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us about the founder of the city of Gibeon and identifies his wife by name.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, which were written after the Babylonian exile to help the returning Jews understand their family lineages and tribal territories. Gibeon was an important Canaanite city about six miles northwest of Jerusalem that made a treaty with Joshua during Israel's conquest of the Promised Land. The Chronicler is documenting the family origins of this significant city.
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