And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.
Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. Dedan's sons were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim.
This verse traces the family line of Abraham's descendants through his wife Keturah, showing how his family grew into different tribes and nations.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, this verse is part of the genealogies tracing the descendants of Abraham through his later wife Keturah, after the death of Sarah. Jokshan, one of Abraham's sons from Keturah, is listed as the father of Sheba and Dedan, and Dedan's sons are named to show the expansion of Abraham's lineage into various tribes. These genealogies served to establish historical connections and ethnic identities in the ancient Near East, reflecting God's promise to make Abraham's descendants numerous.
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