And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.
The verse belongs to the lists and genealogies of the various tribes in 1 Chronicles 1-9. Those lists are minutes of events and lists of names recording family descent. They preserve evidence of hereditary rights and duties, including the assignment of land and service in the temple.
The book containing the verse stands in the third part of the Jewish arrangement as one book known as Words or Acts of Days. In the Septuagint it is known as Things omitted or passed over, while its common name comes from the Latin Chronica. It was compiled and written by Ezra. Compared with Kings, it gives much more attention to the house of Judah and the priesthood.
The inclusion of such a genealogy shows that God is particular, keeping a faithful record of every soul in heaven. Beyond that general lesson, the verse itself has no further distinct meaning or application.
The verse belongs to the lists and genealogies of the various tribes in 1 Chronicles 1-9. Those lists are minutes of events and lists of names recording family descent. They preserve evidence of hereditary rights and duties, including the assignment of land and service in the temple.
The book containing the verse stands in the third part of the Jewish arrangement as one book known as Words or Acts of Days. In the Septuagint it is known as Things omitted or passed over, while its common name comes from the Latin Chronica. It was compiled and written by Ezra. Compared with Kings, it gives much more attention to the house of Judah and the priesthood.
The inclusion of such a genealogy shows that God is particular, keeping a faithful record of every soul in heaven. Beyond that general lesson, the verse itself has no further distinct meaning or application.