The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,
The descendants of Joel were: his son Shemaiah, then Shemaiah's son Gog, then Gog's son Shimei.
This verse traces three generations in Joel's family line, showing how God preserved the genealogical records of His people.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a historical book in the Old Testament that records the genealogies of Israel's tribes, likely written by Ezra during the post-exilic period to help the returning Jews reconnect with their heritage after the Babylonian captivity. This specific verse lists the descendants of Joel from the tribe of Reuben, one of the tribes settled east of the Jordan River, as part of a broader effort to document God's ongoing faithfulness to His people through their family lines. Such genealogies emphasized the continuity of Israel's identity despite exile and hardship.
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