1 Chronicles 5:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The descendants of Joel were: his son Shemaiah, then Shemaiah's son Gog, then Gog's son Shimei.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse traces three generations in Joel's family line, showing how God preserved the genealogical records of His people.

📚 Historical Context

This genealogy is part of the Chronicler's detailed record of the tribe of Reuben, written after the Israelites returned from Babylonian exile around 400 BC. These family records were crucial for reestablishing tribal identity and land inheritance rights after the exile.

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