This chapter lists the genealogy of the 12 tribes of Israel. From Judah to Caleb, the family of Ram, Caleb's family, the family of Jerahmeel, back to the family of Caleb. While the lineage was incomplete in certain circumstances, the essence of the family root was still listed. The nation and the people of Israel were a mix of people in certain tribes and even some of them were not even considered part of the nation even though they were part of the clan. The listings did take the reader up to 1100 BC which was pretty impressive. What is interesting is that some of the people, such as Caleb, were not the same as we would imagine, The one that was with Moses was a different one with a different father (Numbers 13:6). Still interesting though.
Heading back to NJ tonight and hopefully with tax form in hand to finish off my returns! Princeton tomorrow and then enjoying the weekend.
Praise for today:Praise our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard. Ps. 66:8
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