KJV ORIGINAL
Of Ozni, the family of the Oznites: of Eri, the family of the Erites:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
From Ozni came the family of the Oznites, and from Eri came the family of the Erites.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists two more family groups descended from Gad's sons as part of Israel's official census count.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, this verse is part of a second census conducted by Moses in the wilderness, as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. It lists the subclans of the tribe of Simeon, such as the Oznites and Erites, to organize the people for land inheritance and military purposes. This reflects God's methodical care in preserving the identity and structure of His chosen nation.
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