And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baalmeon:
And Bela, who was the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, lived in the area from Aroer all the way to Nebo and Baal-meon.
This verse is recording the family line and territory of one of the descendants of the tribe of Reuben, showing where they settled in the land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records in Chronicles, documenting the descendants of Reuben, one of Jacob's twelve sons. The cities mentioned - Aroer, Nebo, and Baal-meon - were located east of the Jordan River in what is now Jordan, territory that the tribe of Reuben had requested and received as their inheritance. These records were important for maintaining tribal identity and land rights after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon.
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