And Rephah was his son, also Resheph, and Telah his son, and Tahan his son,
Rephah was his son, and so was Resheph, and Telah was his son, and Tahan was his son,
This verse continues tracing the family line of Ephraim's descendants, listing the names of sons and grandsons in the genealogy.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a book in the Old Testament that compiles the genealogies of the Israelite tribes, written during the post-exilic period around the 5th century BC to help the returning Jews from Babylon reestablish their identity and claim to the land. This specific verse lists descendants in the lineage of Ephraim, one of Joseph's sons, as part of a broader effort to trace tribal heritage and demonstrate God's ongoing faithfulness to His covenant people. These genealogies were practical records that affirmed social structures and inheritance rights in the restored Jewish community.
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