And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
Ashur, who was the founder of Tekoa, had two wives named Helah and Naarah.
This verse records that Ashur, who established the town of Tekoa, was married to two women.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a historical book in the Old Testament that records the genealogies of Israel's tribes, written after the Babylonian exile to preserve the nation's heritage and identity. In this verse, Ashur, a descendant in the line of Judah, is mentioned as having two wives, which reflects the polygamous practices that were culturally accepted in ancient Near Eastern societies, though often linked to complications in biblical narratives. This genealogy serves to trace family lines and establish claims to land and inheritance among the tribes.
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