KJV ORIGINAL
Henoch, Methuselah, Lamech,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues the genealogy from Adam, listing three important ancestors who lived before the great flood.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy in 1 Chronicles was written after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon, around 400-350 BC. The chronicler was reminding the Jewish people of their ancient heritage, tracing their lineage all the way back to Adam to establish their identity as God's chosen people.
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