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1 Chronicles 1:39

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Lotan; Hori, and Homam: and Timna was Lotan’s sister.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Lotan's sons were Hori and Homam, and Timna was Lotan's sister.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records the family lineage of Lotan, listing his sons and mentioning his sister.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles is part of the Hebrew Bible's historical books, written during the post-exilic period around the 5th century BC to help the returning Israelites reconnect with their heritage. This verse is in a section tracing the genealogies of the Edomites, descendants of Esau, specifically listing the sons of Lotan from the Horite clan to emphasize God's sovereign ordering of nations and families. It serves as a record of ancient tribal connections, reminding readers of the broader biblical narrative of God's faithfulness through generations.

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