1 Chronicles 1:30 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Mishma, and Dumah, Massa, Hadad, and Tema,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, and Tema

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists five more descendants of Ishmael, Abraham's son, showing how God kept his promise that Ishmael would father many nations.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of 1 Chronicles, the author compiles detailed genealogies to trace the descendants of key biblical figures, such as the sons of Ishmael listed in this verse, as part of a broader historical record of Israel's ancestors. This practice was common in ancient Near Eastern cultures to establish tribal identities, inheritance rights, and connections to God's promises. It reflects the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, extending to Ishmael's lineage as promised in Genesis.

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