Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites: of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites.
From Beriah's descendants: from Heber came the Heberite family, and from Malchiel came the Malchielite family.
This verse is documenting the family lines that descended from Beriah, specifically naming two branches - the Heberites and Malchielites.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, chapter 26, God instructed Moses to conduct a second census of the Israelites as they neared the end of their wilderness wanderings and prepared to enter the Promised Land. This census detailed the genealogies of the tribes to organize the people for land inheritance and military purposes, reflecting the importance of tribal identities in ancient Israelite society. Specifically, this verse lists the descendants of Beriah, a son of Asher, as part of the broader effort to preserve the nation's structure and fulfill God's promises to the patriarchs.
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