1 Chronicles 5:6 Meaning and Explanation
“Beerah his son, whom Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria carried away captive: he was prince of the Reubenites.”
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Read Full Chapter →Beerah, a leader of Reuben, was carried into exile by the king of Assyria.
What Does 1 Chronicles 5:6 Mean?
The line reaches Beerah, who held the rank of prince over the Reubenites. Yet his name carries a shadow: he was among those taken captive by Tiglath-pileser of Assyria, an early glimpse of the exile that would overtake these eastern tribes. The chronicler does not hide the sorrow within the record.
Even a prince of the people was not beyond the reach of judgment when the nation turned away. The note is sober but honest, reminding the reader that standing and rank cannot shield anyone from the consequences of unfaithfulness. Only steadfast trust in the Lord keeps a people secure.
1 Chronicles 5:6 in the Original Language
nasi (נָשִׂיא), 'prince' -- a lifted-up one, a tribal chief or leader.
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What does 1 Chronicles 5:6 mean?
Beerah, a leader of Reuben, was carried into exile by the king of Assyria.