And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.
Beriah's sons were Heber and Malchiel. Malchiel was the father of Birzavith.
This verse continues the family tree of the tribe of Asher, showing how God's people were organized into families and clans.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is part of the historical books of the Bible that record the genealogies of the twelve tribes of Israel, written during the post-exilic period to help the returning Jews reconnect with their heritage after the Babylonian captivity. In this verse, we see the lineage of Beriah, a son of Asher, one of Jacob's sons, highlighting how these family records were essential for establishing tribal identities and land inheritance in ancient Israelite society. These genealogies also served to demonstrate God's faithfulness in preserving His people through generations.
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