And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and Molid.
Abishur's wife was named Abihail, and she gave birth to two sons: Ahban and Molid.
This verse records the family details of Abishur, listing his wife's name and their two children as part of Israel's genealogical record.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, the author is compiling detailed genealogies to preserve the historical and tribal identities of the Israelites, particularly after the Babylonian exile, as a way to reaffirm their heritage and God's covenant promises. This verse specifically records Abishur, a descendant of Judah, and his wife Abihail, who bore him two sons, Ahban and Molid, as part of the broader lineage tracing back to Israel's patriarchs. These family records were essential in ancient Israel for establishing inheritance, tribal claims, and the fulfillment of prophecies related to the Messiah.
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