KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of his brother Helem; Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of his brother Helem were Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the four sons who descended from Helem, continuing the genealogical record of the tribe of Asher.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. These detailed family lists were crucial for the Israelites returning from Babylonian exile to establish their tribal identity and inheritance rights. The chronicler was documenting the lineages to help restore proper worship, land ownership, and tribal structure after the exile.
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