And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son,
The sons of Ephraim were: Shuthelah, and his son Bered, and his son Tahath, and his son Eladah, and his son Tahath,
This verse lists the descendants of Ephraim through several generations, showing how his family line continued.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the post-exilic period to help the returning Jews reconnect with their heritage, the author compiles detailed genealogies of Israel's tribes to preserve tribal identities and land rights. This verse specifically traces the descendants of Ephraim, one of Joseph’s sons and a patriarch of a major tribe that settled in central Canaan, emphasizing the continuity of God's promises to the Israelite families. These records served as a historical anchor for the community rebuilding after the Babylonian exile, reminding them of their ancestral lineage and divine inheritance.
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