And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eker.
The sons of Ram, who was Jerahmeel's firstborn son, were Maaz, Jamin, and Eker.
This verse records the family line of Ram, listing his three sons as part of the genealogical records of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles was written during the post-exilic period in Israel, around the 5th century BC, as a way to document the genealogies of the tribes to help the returning exiles reestablish their identity, land rights, and religious heritage after the Babylonian captivity. This verse is part of a larger list tracing the descendants of Judah, specifically focusing on Jerahmeel and his son Ram, whose own sons, Maaz, Jamin, and Eker, are named to preserve the lineage and underscore the importance of family records in ancient Israelite society. Such genealogies served as historical proof of inheritance and tribal connections in a time of rebuilding.
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