1 Chronicles 7:17
“The sons of Ulam: Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh.”
What does 1 Chronicles 7:17 mean?
This verse is part of a genealogy tracing the family line of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel. Genealogies like this one were important to the people of Israel because they established belonging, inheritance rights, and connection to the promised land. The names listed here (Ulam, Bedan, Gilead, Machir, and Manasseh) represent generations of descendants through one branch of this tribe, showing how families maintained their identity and place in the community across many centuries.