Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.
Nohah was the fourth son, and Rapha was the fifth son.
This verse is continuing a family record, listing two more sons in birth order.
📚 Historical Context
The book of 1 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile to help the returning Israelites remember their tribal heritage and reconnect with God's covenant people. Chapter 8 focuses on the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes descended from Jacob, highlighting the importance of family lines for identity, inheritance, and societal structure in ancient Israel. This specific verse lists the sons of a Benjaminite ancestor in order, serving as a record to preserve the clan's history and ensure the continuity of their lineage.
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