KJV ORIGINAL
And Rephah was his son, also Resheph, and Telah his son, and Tahan his son,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Rephah was his son, and so was Resheph, and Telah was his son, and Tahan was his son,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues tracing the family line of Ephraim's descendants, listing the names of sons and grandsons in the genealogy.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in the tribal records of Ephraim, one of the twelve tribes of Israel and son of Joseph. These genealogical lists were crucial for the Israelites returning from Babylonian exile to establish their tribal identities and inheritance rights. The chronicler was documenting the family histories to help rebuild Israel's sense of identity and connection to their promised land.
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