And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
And his relatives, organized by their family groups, were listed in their family records. The leaders were Jeiel and Zechariah.
This verse is recording the family leaders of a particular tribe as they were officially listed in their genealogical records.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Chronicles' detailed genealogical records of the twelve tribes of Israel, specifically focusing on the tribe of Reuben. These family records were crucial for maintaining tribal identity, inheritance rights, and religious duties after the Israelites returned from Babylonian exile. The Chronicler was helping the post-exile community remember their heritage and God's faithfulness to their ancestors.
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