Shallum begot Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begot Elishama.
Parallel translations
- WEB and Shallum became the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah became the father of Elishama.
- KJV And Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama.
- BSB Shallum was the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah was the father of Elishama.
- NASB Shallum fathered Jekamiah, and Jekamiah fathered Elishama.
- NLT Shallum was the father of Jekamiah. Jekamiah was the father of Elishama.
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Shallum fathered Jekamiah, and Jekamiah fathered Elishama. This concludes the line descending from Sheshan.
Overview
The genealogy reaches its end with Elishama, completing the record of the family rescued from extinction in verses 34-35. By tracing the whole line, the Chronicler shows the lasting fruit of God's provision. The account stands as a quiet testimony that God can preserve and bless even the most endangered household.
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