The sons of Manasseh; Ashriel, whom she bare: (but his concubine the Aramitess bare Machir the father of Gilead:
The sons of Manasseh: Ashriel, whom his wife had. (But his Aramean concubine gave birth to Machir, who became the father of Gilead.)
This verse records part of Manasseh's family line, showing how his descendants came from both his wife and a concubine from Aram.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the post-exilic period when Israel was rebuilding after the Babylonian captivity, the text serves as a historical record of the tribes' genealogies to reaffirm their identity and inheritance rights. This verse specifically details the descendants of Manasseh, one of Joseph's sons, highlighting how his concubine, an Aramean woman, bore Machir, who became the father of Gilead, reflecting the importance of lineage in ancient Israelite society. It underscores the cultural practice of including children from secondary wives or concubines in tribal histories to maintain claims to land and legacy.
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