KJV ORIGINAL
And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
She gave birth to six sons for him: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the six sons that Keturah bore to Abraham after Sarah's death.
📚 Historical Context
After Sarah died, Abraham married Keturah and had six more sons with her. These sons became the ancestors of various Arabian tribes, with Midian being the most well-known group that would later interact with the Israelites. This shows that God continued to bless Abraham with children even in his old age, fulfilling the promise that he would be the father of many nations.
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