KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Shemidah were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Shemidah were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the four sons of a man named Shemidah as part of Israel's family history.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. These detailed family lists were kept to preserve tribal inheritance rights and maintain the historical connection to God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Chronicles were written after Israel's return from exile in Babylon to help restore their sense of identity and connection to their heritage.
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