KJV ORIGINAL
Which bare him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
She had three sons with him: Jeush, Shamariah, and Zaham.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse simply records the names of three sons born to King Rehoboam and one of his wives.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, 2 Chronicles describes the reign of Rehoboam, the son of King Solomon, who became king of Judah after the kingdom of Israel split due to rebellion. This verse lists the children born to Rehoboam by one of his wives, as part of the historical record that traces royal lineages. Such genealogies were essential in ancient Israelite society for establishing inheritance, tribal identity, and the continuity of God's promises to the descendants of David.
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