KJV ORIGINAL
The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is part of a genealogical record tracing family lineages of the Levites who served in God's temple.
📚 Historical Context
This appears in the middle of detailed genealogical lists of the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel responsible for temple worship and service. These records were crucial for establishing proper lineage and authority for temple duties after the Israelites returned from Babylonian exile. The chronicler was documenting which families had the right to serve in specific roles in worship.
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