These are the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;
These were the descendants of Abihail, whose family line went back through Huri, Jaroah, Gilead, Michael, Jeshishai, Jahdo, and Buz.
This verse traces the family ancestry of Abihail, showing how his lineage connected him to earlier generations through seven generations of fathers and grandfathers.
📚 Historical Context
The Books of Chronicles were written after the Babylonian exile to remind the returning Israelites of their heritage and God's faithfulness, compiling genealogies to establish tribal identities. This verse specifically traces the lineage of the tribe of Reuben, listing descendants from Buz to Abihail, which was important for matters like land inheritance and social order in ancient Israel. Such records helped maintain the continuity of God's covenant people amidst historical disruptions.
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