1 Chronicles 8:32 bbe — And Mikloth was the father of Shimeah. And they were living with their brothers in Jerusalem opposite their brothers.

Bible in Basic English

"And Mikloth was the father of Shimeah. And they were living with their brothers in Jerusalem opposite their brothers."

— 1 Chronicles 8:32, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 8 — Context

29

And in Gibeon was living the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife's name was Maacah;

30

And his oldest son Abdon, and Zur and Kish and Baal and Ner and Nadab

31

And Gedor and Ahio and Zechariah and Mikloth.

32

And Mikloth was the father of Shimeah. And they were living with their brothers in Jerusalem opposite their brothers.

33

And Ner was the father of Abner, and Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan and Malchi-shua and Abinadab and Eshbaal.

34

And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.

35

And the sons of Micah: Pithon and Melech and Tarea and Ahaz.

1 Chronicles 8:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 8:32 say?
1 Chronicles 8:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Mikloth was the father of Shimeah. And they were living with their brothers in Jerusalem opposite their brothers.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 8:32 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 8:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 8, verse 32.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 8:32.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 8:32 in?
1 Chronicles 8:32 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 8:32?
1 Chronicles 8:32 reads (BBE): “And Mikloth was the father of Shimeah. And they were living with their brothers in Jerusalem opposite their brothers.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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