And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men.
Uzzi's son was Izrahiah. Izrahiah had sons: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Ishiah—that's five sons total, and they were all leaders.
This verse records the family line of Uzzi through his son Izrahiah, noting that all five of Izrahiah's sons became important leaders in their community.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, which were compiled after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon around 538 BC. These family records were crucial for establishing tribal identity, inheritance rights, and leadership roles in the restored community. The chronicler was documenting the lineage of the tribe of Issachar, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
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