KJV ORIGINAL
Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Joel was the leader, Shapham was second in command, and Jaanai and Shaphat also lived in the region of Bashan.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the tribal leaders of the Gadites who settled in the fertile region of Bashan.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a historical record of Israel's tribes, focusing on their genealogies and settlements after the conquest of the Promised Land. This verse lists leaders from the tribe of Gad, such as Joel, Shapham, Jaanai, and Shaphat, who lived in the region of Bashan east of the Jordan River. These genealogies were essential for preserving tribal identities, land allocations, and social order in ancient Israel.
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