1 Chronicles 23:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the sons of Shimei were, Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Shimei had four sons: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These four were all the sons of Shimei.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists the four sons of Shimei, who was part of the Levite family lineage.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of 1 Chronicles, which records the genealogies and history of Israel after the Babylonian exile, this verse is part of a detailed list of Levite descendants during King David's reign. David was organizing the Levites for their specific roles in temple worship, ensuring that only those from proper lineages served in sacred duties. These genealogies were crucial for maintaining the structure and legitimacy of religious practices in ancient Israel.

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