KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Jerahmeel (who was Hezron's firstborn son) were Ram (his firstborn), Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the five sons of Jerahmeel, showing how God's people's family lines continued through generations.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in Chronicles, written after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon. The chronicler was carefully documenting the family lines of the tribes of Israel, particularly Judah, to help the returning exiles understand their heritage and God's faithfulness through history.
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