Numbers 26:39
"The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;"
Key Reflection
The verse from Numbers 26:39 meticulously details the descendants of Benjamin after their families, listing Bela, Ashbel, and Ahiram as key figures. For the original Israelite audience, this genealogical record served to affirm the lineage and tribal identity crucial for maintaining covenantal loyalty and community structure in a patriarchal society. The specific enumeration highlights the direct ancestral connections that were vital for social and religious continuity within the tribe of Benjamin.
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