And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
Azel had six sons. Their names were Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All of these were Azel's sons.
This verse records that a man named Azel had six sons and lists all their names for the family record.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the post-exilic period around the 5th century BC, the author compiles detailed genealogies to help the returning Israelites remember their tribal heritage and reconnect with their history after the Babylonian exile. This specific verse lists the sons of Azel, who is part of the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family lines for establishing identity and rights in ancient society. These genealogies served as a way to preserve social and religious structures among the people of God.
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