1 Chronicles 1:39 Meaning and Explanation
“And the sons of Lotan; Hori, and Homam: and Timna was Lotan's sister.”
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Read Full Chapter →Lotan's sons Hori and Homam are named, along with his sister Timna.
What Does 1 Chronicles 1:39 Mean?
The descendants of Seir are followed one step further through Lotan, whose sons were Hori and Homam, and whose sister was Timna. The mention of Timna ties this Horite family to Esau's line, for she became connected to it by marriage. The writer keeps even these small details intact.
Such careful preservation of names and relationships reflects a deep conviction that every person matters in the unfolding of history. Sisters and sons alike are remembered. The God who knows each name in these old records is the same God who knows every name still, holding all His creatures in faithful remembrance.
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What does 1 Chronicles 1:39 mean?
Lotan's sons Hori and Homam are named, along with his sister Timna.