And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.
Eliezer's sons were led by Rehabiah, who was the chief. Eliezer had no other sons besides Rehabiah, but Rehabiah himself had very many sons.
This verse shows how God blessed one family line with many descendants, even though the father had only one son.
📚 Historical Context
The book of 1 Chronicles is a historical record of Israel's genealogies and the organization of the Levites under King David, written to remind the post-exilic community of their heritage and proper worship practices. In chapter 23, David is assigning specific duties to the Levites for service in the temple, emphasizing the importance of their roles in maintaining religious order. This verse focuses on the lineage of Eliezer, a son of Moses, noting that while he had only one son, Rehabiah, that line grew significantly, which was crucial for the continuation of Levitical responsibilities.
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