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1 Chronicles 2:49

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsa.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

She also gave birth to Shaaph, who became the founder of Madmannah, and Sheva, who founded Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb's daughter was named Achsa.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues listing the descendants and family connections of Caleb, showing how his family line established various towns and communities.

📚 Historical Context

This genealogical record is part of the Chronicler's detailed family histories of the tribes of Israel, particularly focusing on Judah. These genealogies were compiled after the Babylonian exile to help the returning Jews reestablish their tribal identities and land claims. The names mentioned here represent both people and the towns or regions they founded, which was common in ancient genealogical records.

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