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1 Chronicles 8:40

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons’ sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are of the sons of Benjamin.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Ulam's sons were brave warriors and skilled with bows and arrows. They had many children and grandchildren—150 in all. All of these people were descendants of Benjamin.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows how God blessed Ulam's family line with courage, skill in battle, and many descendants within the tribe of Benjamin.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from the genealogical records that the Chronicler compiled after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon. These family records were crucial for reestablishing tribal identities and land inheritance rights. The tribe of Benjamin was particularly important because it remained loyal to the house of David and formed part of the southern kingdom of Judah.

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