And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.
And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.
This verse lists three more descendants of Joktan, completing the genealogy of this branch of Noah's family tree.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a book in the Old Testament that provides a detailed record of genealogies tracing the descendants of key figures from Adam through Israel's kings, serving to establish the historical and tribal identities of the Hebrew people. This specific verse lists the sons of Joktan, who was a descendant of Shem, one of Noah's sons, as part of the broader narrative of how nations and peoples spread out after the flood. These genealogies were important for ancient Israelites to understand their heritage and connection to God's promises.
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