All these were reckoned by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.
All of these people were recorded in family records during the time when Jotham was king of Judah and Jeroboam was king of Israel.
The writer is explaining that these family records were carefully kept during the reigns of two specific kings, showing how important it was to maintain accurate genealogies.
📚 Historical Context
In the books of Chronicles, genealogies were meticulously recorded to preserve the lineage of Israel's tribes, which was essential for matters of inheritance, tribal identity, and religious duties in a society deeply rooted in covenant relationships with God. This specific verse refers to the time during the reigns of Jotham, king of Judah (around 750-735 BC), and Jeroboam II, king of Israel (around 793-753 BC), a period when the nation was divided into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah, highlighting the ongoing effort to maintain historical and spiritual continuity amidst political instability. These records served as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises through the generations.
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