Exodus 6:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

These be the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

These are the leaders of their family groups: The sons of Reuben, who was Israel's firstborn son, were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. These became the families of Reuben.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse begins a family record, listing the four sons of Reuben (Israel's oldest son) who became the heads of their own family clans.

📚 Historical Context

This verse introduces a genealogical section that appears right after God calls Moses to lead Israel out of Egypt. The Israelites had grown from Jacob's 12 sons into a large nation during their 430 years in Egypt, and this family record helps establish the tribal structure that would organize the people during their exodus and settlement in the Promised Land.

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