Translations
Modern
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.
Traditional
And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.
Literal
And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt alongside their brothers in Jerusalem with their brothers.
Latin
Porro Macelloth genuit Samaan: isti habitaverunt e regione fratrum suorum in Jerusalem cum fratribus suis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.
Notes
Saul's family's role in the kingdom is already set (1 Chronicles 8:29–40). Repeating this information helps move from the genealogies to the stories, starting with Saul's death (1 Chronicles 10).
Theme notes and profiles
People
Mikloth: A Benjamite, son of Eshek Shimeah: Son of Mikloth and nephew of Ner in Benjamin's genealogy
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Merari, Merarite Mikloth Shimeah Shimeam
Topics
Mikloth: A Benjamite of Jerusalem Shimeah: A Benjamite, Son of Mikloth: Called Shimeam