KJV ORIGINAL
These are the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
These are the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse begins listing the twelve sons of Jacob (also called Israel), who became the fathers of the twelve tribes of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile to help the returning Israelites reconnect with their heritage. Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel by God, had twelve sons who became the patriarchs of the twelve tribes that made up the nation of Israel. These genealogies were crucial for establishing tribal identity, inheritance rights, and priestly lineages.
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