Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Pharez the son of Judah.
Uthai, whose father was Ammihud, whose grandfather was Omri, whose great-grandfather was Imri, whose great-great-grandfather was Bani. They were all descendants of Perez, who was Judah's son.
This verse is recording the family line of Uthai, tracing his ancestry back through five generations to show he descended from the tribe of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles 9:4 is part of a genealogical record in the Bible that lists the families who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, emphasizing the restoration of Jewish society and the importance of tribal lineage. This verse traces the ancestry of Uthai back to Judah, one of the prominent tribes of Israel, to establish rightful claims to land, inheritance, and roles in the community. In ancient Israelite culture, such genealogies were essential for maintaining social order and religious purity.
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