And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem, near their other family members.
This verse is recording a family line and showing how this family lived close to their relatives in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, this verse is part of a detailed genealogy that traces the descendants of the tribe of Benjamin, emphasizing the repopulation of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. It highlights how families like Mikloth's, including his son Shimeam, settled in the city alongside their relatives to rebuild community and maintain their tribal identity. These genealogies served as a way for the Israelites to remember their heritage and secure their place in the land promised by God.
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