These are the sons of Gilead: of Jeezer, the family of the Jeezerites: of Helek, the family of the Helekites:
These are the descendants of Gilead: from Jeezer came the family of the Jeezerites; from Helek came the family of the Helekites.
This verse is recording the family lines that came from Gilead, showing how his descendants formed distinct family groups within the tribe of Manasseh.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the second census taken by Moses in the wilderness, about 40 years after the Israelites left Egypt. The census was conducted to count the new generation that would enter the Promised Land, as the previous generation had died in the wilderness due to their disobedience. Gilead was a grandson of Manasseh, one of Joseph's sons, and his descendants had grown into significant family clans.
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