The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea,
Shelah, who was Judah's son, had these descendants: Er, who founded the town of Lecah; Laadah, who founded the town of Mareshah; and the families who lived in Ashbea and worked as skilled linen makers.
This verse lists the descendants of Shelah (Judah's son) and mentions that some of his family became skilled craftsmen who made fine linen.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records in Chronicles, tracing the family lines of the tribe of Judah after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon. The mention of specific towns and trades shows how families were organized around both geography and skilled crafts in ancient Israel. Fine linen work was a valuable and respected trade in the ancient world.
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