KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these are the sons of Becher.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Becher were: Zemira, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jerimoth, Abiah, Anathoth, and Alameth. All of these were Becher's sons.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the nine sons of Becher, who was a descendant of Benjamin, preserving their family lineage for future generations.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, written after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon around 538-400 BC. The chronicler was carefully documenting family lineages to help reestablish tribal identities and inheritance rights. Becher was one of the sons of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
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