KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Beriah's sons were Heber and Malchiel. Malchiel was the father of Birzavith.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues the family tree of the tribe of Asher, showing how God's people were organized into families and clans.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy is part of the tribe of Asher's family records, written after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon. The chronicler was documenting the lineages of all twelve tribes to help the returning exiles understand their heritage and rightful place in the promised land.
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