And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.
Asher's children were Jimnah, Ishuah, Isui, Beriah, and their sister Serah. Beriah's sons were Heber and Malchiel.
This verse lists the descendants of Asher, one of Jacob's twelve sons, showing how God's promise to make Jacob into a great nation was being fulfilled through his growing family.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, this verse is part of a detailed genealogy that lists the descendants of Jacob as they prepare to relocate to Egypt during a time of famine, marking the beginning of the Israelites' time in Egypt. This record highlights the growth of the Israelite nation, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would become a great multitude. Such genealogies were crucial in ancient times for establishing tribal identities, land rights, and the continuity of God's covenant people.
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