KJV ORIGINAL
And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon was the father of Salmon.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse traces part of the family line from Amminadab down through his son Nahshon to his grandson Salmon.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a genealogy that connects Ruth's great-grandson Obed to King David, showing how a Moabite woman became part of Israel's royal lineage. These genealogical records were crucial in ancient Israel for establishing tribal identity, inheritance rights, and legitimacy of leadership. The names mentioned here represent key figures in the tribe of Judah during Israel's wilderness wanderings and early settlement in the Promised Land.
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