KJV ORIGINAL
The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Reuel were Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the four sons of Reuel, continuing the genealogical record that traces family lines from ancient times.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in the opening chapter of 1 Chronicles, which was written after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon around 538 BC. The chronicler was documenting family lineages to help the returning exiles understand their heritage and establish their identity as God's chosen people. Reuel was a descendant of Esau (Jacob's brother), showing how God's plan extended through multiple family lines.
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