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1 Chronicles 4:12

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Eshton begat Bethrapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Irnahash. These are the men of Rechah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Eshton had sons named Bethrapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah (who became the father of Irnahash). These were the men who lived in the town of Rechah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records the family line of Eshton and identifies his descendants as the people who settled in the town of Rechah.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles is a book in the Old Testament that records the genealogies and history of Israel, written after the Babylonian exile to remind the returning exiles of their ancestral heritage and God's faithfulness. This specific verse is part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, listing the descendants of Eshton, including Bethrapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah, as a way to preserve tribal identities and land inheritances. These genealogies highlight the importance of family lines in ancient Israelite society for maintaining social structure and fulfilling God's promises to the nation.

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