And his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab,
His oldest son was Abdon, and he also had sons named Zur, Kish, Baal, and Nadab.
This verse lists the names of five sons in a family genealogy, with Abdon being the firstborn.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile, the author compiles detailed genealogies to help the returning Israelites reconnect with their tribal heritage and identity. This specific verse from Chapter 8 lists the sons of a Benjaminite ancestor, as part of a broader record tracing the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin, which included key figures like King Saul. These genealogies served practical purposes in ancient Israel, such as establishing inheritance rights and social order among the tribes.
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