The sons also of Jediael; Bilhan: and the sons of Bilhan; Jeush, and Benjamin, and Ehud, and Chenaanah, and Zethan, and Tharshish, and Ahishahar.
Jediael's son was Bilhan. Bilhan's sons were Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar.
This verse continues the family tree of Benjamin's descendants, showing how God's people grew into distinct family lines over generations.
📚 Historical Context
In the Books of Chronicles, written around the 5th century BC after the Babylonian exile, the author meticulously records the genealogies of Israel's tribes to reaffirm their identity and heritage among the returning exiles. This verse specifically lists the sons of Jediael and his descendant Bilhan from the tribe of Benjamin, as part of a broader effort to document family lines for purposes like inheritance and tribal organization. These genealogies served to remind the people of God's ongoing faithfulness to His covenant promises through their ancestors.
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