KJV ORIGINAL
The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues a genealogical record, tracing family lineage through generations of ancestors.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in the middle of extensive genealogical lists in 1 Chronicles, which were written after Israel's return from Babylonian exile (around 538-400 BC). These family records were crucial for re-establishing tribal identities, inheritance rights, and temple service roles after the community had been scattered for decades.
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