And the families of Kirjathjearim; the Ithrites, and the Puhites, and the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zareathites, and the Eshtaulites.
The families that lived in Kiriath Jearim were the Ithrites, Puhites, Shumathites, and Mishraites. From these families came the Zoreathites and Eshtaolites.
This verse lists the different family groups that settled in and around the town of Kiriath Jearim, showing how they spread out and formed new communities.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records that the chronicler compiled to show the lineage and settlement patterns of the tribe of Judah after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon. Kiriath Jearim was an important town about 9 miles west of Jerusalem where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for about 20 years during Samuel's time. These family names represent clans or groups that settled in specific areas, helping to establish territorial boundaries and inheritance rights.
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