KJV ORIGINAL
These are the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
These are the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse begins listing the twelve sons of Jacob (also called Israel), who became the fathers of the twelve tribes of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
The book of 1 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile to preserve the history and lineage of Israel, helping the returning exiles reconnect with their heritage. This verse lists the first six sons of Jacob, who was renamed Israel, as part of a broader genealogical record from Genesis that outlines the origins of the twelve tribes. These tribes formed the foundation of Israel's national and religious identity under God's covenant.
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