1 Chronicles 5:8 Meaning and Explanation
“And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baalmeon:”
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Read Full Chapter →Bela's lineage is given, along with the territory his family settled.
What Does 1 Chronicles 5:8 Mean?
The record traces Bela back through Azaz, Shema, and Joel, and then turns to geography, naming the lands his family occupied, from Aroer to Nebo and Baal-meon. These were real places on the high plateau east of the Jordan, the inheritance given to Reuben.
Scripture binds names to places, people to the land God provided. The mention of a settled home reflects the Lord's faithfulness in giving His people a portion to dwell in. Every gift of place and provision is a token of the greater inheritance He has prepared for those who trust Him.
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What does 1 Chronicles 5:8 mean?
Bela's lineage is given, along with the territory his family settled.