And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.
Their relatives from their family clans were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jachan, Zia, and Heber, seven men in total.
This verse is listing seven family leaders from the tribe of Gad who were important enough to be recorded in Israel's family records.
📚 Historical Context
The Books of Chronicles were written during the post-exilic period of Israel's history, around the 5th century BC, to remind the returning Jews of their tribal heritage and God's faithfulness to His people. This verse specifically lists the descendants of the tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as part of a broader genealogy that traces family lines to maintain tribal identity and land inheritance. These genealogical records served as a way for the community to reestablish their social and religious structure after the Babylonian exile.
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