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His brothers by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
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God's Ordered People
Commentators explain that this verse isn't just a random list of names. It identifies Jeiel and Zechariah as 'chiefs' and 'heads of their families' within the tribe of Reuben. This highlights the organized, clan-based structure of Israelite society. God's preservation of these leadership records shows His attention to the order and history of His people.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
And his brothers by their families. —“And his fellow-tribesmen, each according to his clan (Numbers 2:34), in the regi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And his brethren by their families Either the brethren of Beerah, or the rest of the posterity of Reuben:
Presbyterian
This chapter gives some account of the two tribes and a half seated on the east side of Jordan. They were taken captive by the king of Assyria beca…