And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.
From the descendants of Zerah: Jeuel and his relatives, 690 people.
This verse is counting the descendants of Zerah who returned from exile - 690 people including Jeuel and his family members.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile around the 5th century BC, the author compiles detailed genealogies to help the returning Israelites reestablish their tribal identities and claims to the land. This verse specifically lists the descendants of Zerah from the tribe of Judah, including Jeuel and his relatives totaling six hundred and ninety, as part of a broader record of families resettling in Jerusalem. These genealogies served to preserve the continuity of God's covenant people and their inheritance rights in a time of rebuilding.
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