1 Chronicles 7:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The sons of Benjamin; Bela, and Becher, and Jediael, three.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Benjamin had three sons: Bela, Becher, and Jediael.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists the three sons of Benjamin, one of the twelve sons of Jacob who became the heads of Israel's tribes.

📚 Historical Context

The book of 1 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile to help the returning Jews reconnect with their ancestral heritage and tribal structures, emphasizing the importance of genealogies in maintaining national identity. In this verse, it lists the sons of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel descended from Jacob, specifically naming Bela, Becher, and Jediael as key figures in that lineage. This genealogy served practical purposes in ancient Israel, such as determining land rights and leadership roles within the tribe.

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