And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.
This verse records part of the family line from Noah's descendants, showing how God preserved His people through specific generations.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a book in the Old Testament that compiles genealogies and historical accounts of Israel, tracing lineages from Adam through key figures to establish the nation's heritage. This specific verse is part of the genealogy from Shem, one of Noah's sons after the flood, showing how Arphaxad fathered Shelah, and Shelah fathered Eber, who is considered an ancestor of the Hebrew people. These lists were crucial for ancient Israelites to affirm their identity and God's ongoing covenant with their descendants.
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