And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children of Judah.
Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters, but his brothers didn't have many children, and their entire family didn't grow as large as the families in the tribe of Judah.
This verse shows that while one man had many children, his extended family remained small compared to other tribal families in Israel.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, the author is compiling detailed genealogies of the Israelite tribes, particularly Judah, to record their heritage and reaffirm God's promises after the Babylonian exile. Shimei is mentioned as a descendant in this lineage, highlighted for his large family of sixteen sons and six daughters, which contrasts with his brothers' smaller families. This passage underscores the varying fulfillment of God's covenant promises of multiplication among Judah's descendants, emphasizing the importance of family lines in Israel's history.
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