KJV ORIGINAL
And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem, near their other family members.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is recording a family line and showing how this family lived close to their relatives in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of a detailed genealogy in 1 Chronicles that traces the family lines of Israel, particularly focusing on those who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The chronicler was carefully documenting which families had the right to live in Jerusalem and serve in various roles in the restored community.
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