And some of them, even of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men, went to mount Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi.
Some of the descendants of Simeon, five hundred men, went to Mount Seir. Their leaders were Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, who were all sons of Ishi.
This verse describes how 500 men from the tribe of Simeon, led by four brothers, traveled to Mount Seir to settle there.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a historical book in the Bible that records the genealogies and events of the Israelite tribes, written during or after the Babylonian exile to remind the people of their heritage. In this verse, it describes a group of 500 men from the tribe of Simeon, led by their captains, traveling to Mount Seir in the region of Edom, which was traditionally associated with the descendants of Esau and had been a site of conflict or conquest for Israel. This reflects the ongoing process of Israelite settlement and expansion into territories as part of God's promises to their ancestors.
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