Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 5:7
His relatives by their clans are recorded in their genealogy: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler writes a genealogical record for the tribe of Reuben, noting the leadership transition after Beerah’s exile by Tiglath-pileser. The text lists Jeiel and Zechariah as the new clan heads to maintain the tribal structure.
The words — הִתְיַחֵ֖שׂ (hit.ya.Ches) denotes a formal genealogical enrolment, while לְתֹלְדֹתָם (le.to.le.do.Ta/m) specifies the lineage or generations being documented.
The thread — The Chronicler repeats this genealogical method in 1 Chronicles 5:17, noting that all tribal members were recorded during the reigns of Jotham and Jeroboam.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to recognize that tribal identity and covenant continuity were preserved through meticulous record-keeping rather than political power. It establishes that historical documentation, not military success, sustains the community.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 5:17 All of them were recorded in the genealogies during the reigns of Jotham king of Judah and Jeroboam king of Israel.