And the sons of Tola; Uzzi, and Rephaiah, and Jeriel, and Jahmai, and Jibsam, and Shemuel, heads of their father’s house, to wit, of Tola: they were valiant men of might in their generations; whose number was in the days of David two and twenty thousand and six hundred.
The sons of Tola were: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Jibsam, and Shemuel. These men were leaders of their family clans that came from Tola. They were brave and strong warriors in their time. During King David's reign, their descendants numbered 22,600 fighting men.
This verse records the brave descendants of Tola who became strong family leaders, showing how God blessed this family line with growth and military strength.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a book that records the genealogies of Israel's tribes, written during or after the Babylonian exile to preserve the history and identity of the Jewish people. This specific verse lists the descendants of Tola, a son of Issachar, emphasizing their military strength and population during King David's reign. These genealogies served to affirm tribal heritage and roles in the nation, highlighting God's faithfulness in maintaining Israel's lineage through generations.
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