1 Chronicles 7:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the sons of Ulam; Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh.

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Ulam's son was Bedan. These were all descendants of Gilead, whose father was Machir, whose father was Manasseh.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse traces a family line from Manasseh down through several generations to Bedan, showing God's faithfulness in preserving family records.

📚 Historical Context

This genealogy is part of the tribe of Manasseh's family records, one of Joseph's two sons who became tribal leaders in Israel. These genealogies were compiled after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon, helping them reestablish their tribal identities and land rights. Manasseh was one of the largest tribes, with territory on both sides of the Jordan River.

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