KJV ORIGINAL
Then died Ibzan, and was buried at Bethlehem.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Ibzan died and was buried in Bethlehem.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse simply records the death and burial of Ibzan, one of Israel's judges who served his people faithfully.
📚 Historical Context
Ibzan was one of the minor judges of Israel who ruled for seven years during the period between Joshua's conquest and the establishment of the monarchy. He was known for having thirty sons and thirty daughters, and for arranging marriages that strengthened tribal relationships. Bethlehem, where he was buried, was an important town in Judah that would later become famous as King David's birthplace and Jesus' birthplace.
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