1 Chronicles 7:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

His sister Hammoleketh gave birth to Ishod, Abiezer, and Mahalah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records the names of three children born to a woman named Hammoleketh, continuing the family genealogy.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles is a historical book in the Old Testament, written after the Babylonian exile to preserve the genealogies of Israel's tribes and remind the people of their covenant heritage with God. In this verse, Hammoleketh, a sister in the lineage of Manasseh, is listed as the mother of Ishod, Abiezer, and Mahalah, which helped establish tribal identities and inheritance rights. These records were essential for the returning exiles to rebuild their communities and maintain their connection to the promised land.

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