Of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites: of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.
From Jezer came the family of the Jezerites, and from Shillem came the family of the Shillemites.
This verse is recording the family lines that descended from two men named Jezer and Shillem, showing how families grew into larger groups over time.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Book of Numbers, where Moses conducts a second census of the Israelites in the wilderness after a plague, to organize the tribes for inheritance in the Promised Land. It specifically lists the clans of the tribe of Naphtali, showing how God maintained detailed records of family lines for practical purposes like land distribution. These genealogies reflect the ancient Israelite emphasis on tribal identity and God's faithfulness in preserving His people's heritage.
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