1 Chronicles 1:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered,

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues listing the descendants from Adam, showing God's faithfulness in preserving the human family line through generations.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles was written around the 5th century BC, during the time of the Jewish return from Babylonian exile, as a historical record to reaffirm the identity and heritage of God's people. This verse is part of a genealogy tracing the descendants of Adam through Seth, as originally outlined in Genesis 5, emphasizing the continuity of the human family line that leads to key figures like Noah. Such lists were crucial in ancient Israelite society for establishing tribal connections, land rights, and the fulfillment of God's promises.

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