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
1 Chronicles was written during the post-exilic period in ancient Israel, around the 5th century BC, as a historical account to help the returning exiles from Babylon reconnect with their tribal heritage and God's covenant promises. This verse specifically lists the descendants and leaders of the tribe of Reuben, such as Jeiel and Zechariah, as part of a broader genealogy that emphasized the importance of family lines for inheritance, identity, and community structure in Israelite society. These records served to preserve the nation's history amid political and social challenges.
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