1 Chronicles 7:20 Meaning and Explanation
“And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son,”
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Read Full Chapter →The line of Ephraim is traced through several generations beginning with Shuthelah.
What Does 1 Chronicles 7:20 Mean?
The chronicler now follows Ephraim, Joseph's younger son whom Jacob blessed above the elder. The line is traced son by son through several generations, building toward an account unusual for its depth of story.
Ephraim would grow into one of Israel's most prominent tribes, its name at times standing for the whole northern kingdom. The careful tracing here honors the blessing Jacob spoke long before, a reminder that the word God sets in motion does not return empty but works itself out faithfully through the generations.
1 Chronicles 7:20 in the Original Language
Ephraim (אֶפְרָיִם), 'fruitful' -- Joseph named him for God's blessing in affliction (Genesis 41:52).
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What does 1 Chronicles 7:20 mean?
The line of Ephraim is traced through several generations beginning with Shuthelah.