And the sons of Tola; Uzzi, and Rephaiah, and Jeriel, and Jahmai, and Jibsam, and Shemuel, heads of their father’s house, to wit, of Tola: they were valiant men of might in their generations; whose number was in the days of David two and twenty thousand and six hundred.
The sons of Tola were: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Jibsam, and Shemuel. These men were leaders of their family clans that came from Tola. They were brave and strong warriors in their time. During King David's reign, their descendants numbered 22,600 fighting men.
This verse records the brave descendants of Tola who became strong family leaders, showing how God blessed this family line with growth and military strength.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of the genealogical records that the chronicler compiled after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon. These family records were crucial for reestablishing tribal identities and land inheritance rights. The mention of David's time refers to the census and military organization that took place during Israel's golden age of power and prosperity.
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