KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Pedaiah were, Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of Zerubbabel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Pedaiah's sons were Zerubbabel and Shimei. Zerubbabel's children were Meshullam, Hananiah, and their sister Shelomith.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the family line of Zerubbabel, who was an important leader in Israel's history and part of the royal lineage.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy was written after the Babylonian exile when the Israelites were returning to Jerusalem. Zerubbabel was a key figure who led one of the groups of exiles back to Jerusalem and helped rebuild the temple around 520-515 BC. These family records were important for establishing tribal identity and inheritance rights after the exile.
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