1 Chronicles 1:54 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the dukes of Edom.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse concludes a list of the tribal leaders who ruled over the nation of Edom.

📚 Historical Context

In the Bible, 1 Chronicles is a historical book that records the genealogies of Israel's ancestors, tracing lineages to establish tribal identities and connections. This verse specifically lists the final dukes or chiefs of Edom, who were descendants of Esau, Jacob's twin brother, as part of a broader account of ancient nations related to the Israelites. These genealogies served to remind the people of their heritage and the geopolitical context of their history in the ancient Near East.

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