KJV ORIGINAL
And Jaresiah, and Eliah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Jaresiah, Eliah, and Zichri were the sons of Jeroham.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three sons who belonged to Jeroham as part of the tribal genealogy of Benjamin.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a book that records the genealogies of the tribes of Israel, written after the Babylonian exile to help the returning Jews reconnect with their heritage and identity as God's chosen people. This specific verse lists the sons of Jeroham as part of the tribe of Benjamin, emphasizing the importance of preserving family lines for matters like inheritance and tribal roles. These genealogies served as a historical record to maintain social and religious order in ancient Israelite society.
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