KJV ORIGINAL
And Amram took him Jochebed his father’s sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of Amram were an hundred and thirty and seven years.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Amram married Jochebed, who was his father's sister, and she gave birth to Aaron and Moses. Amram lived for 137 years.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us about Moses and Aaron's parents and records how long their father Amram lived.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites were enduring slavery in Egypt, and God was preparing to deliver them through His chosen leader, Moses. Amram, a descendant of Levi, married Jochebed, his father's sister, which was a customary practice in ancient Hebrew society though later restricted by Mosaic law. This verse fits into the genealogical record that establishes Moses and Aaron's heritage as part of God's covenant people.
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