And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.
Azel had six sons with these names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were all of Azel's sons.
This verse lists the six sons of a man named Azel as part of a family record.
📚 Historical Context
The Books of Chronicles were written during or after the Babylonian exile to preserve the history and genealogies of Israel, helping the returning exiles reconnect with their tribal identities and heritage. This verse lists the sons of Azel, a descendant from the tribe of Benjamin, as part of a broader record of Jerusalem's inhabitants in the post-exilic period. Such genealogies were crucial for establishing family lines, inheritance rights, and roles in the community.
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