KJV ORIGINAL
And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is listing the names and family lines of specific men who were among the first Israelites to return and resettle in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogical record was written after the Jewish people returned from their 70-year captivity in Babylon (around 538 BC). The Chronicler was documenting which families had the right to live in Jerusalem and serve in the temple, as establishing proper lineage was crucial for rebuilding their community and worship practices.
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