And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children.
The sons of Jada (who was Shammai's brother) were Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without having any children.
This verse is recording the family line of Jada, noting that one of his sons, Jether, died without having children to continue his lineage.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, the author is compiling detailed genealogies to preserve the lineage of the Israelites, particularly the tribe of Judah, during or after the Babylonian exile. This verse specifically notes Jada and his sons, Jether and Jonathan, with the detail that Jether died without children, which underscores the importance of family lines for inheritance and tribal identity in ancient Jewish culture. Such records served to remind the people of their heritage and God's faithfulness through generations.
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