1 Chronicles 7:36
“The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,”
What does 1 Chronicles 7:36 mean?
This verse is part of a genealogy listing the descendants of Asher, one of Jacob's twelve sons. The names recorded here (Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, and Imrah) represent a family line that traced its identity and inheritance back through generations in ancient Israel. Genealogies like this one might seem like just names on a page, but they carried deep meaning for the people of Israel. Each name represented a real person, a family, and a connection to God's promises to their ancestors. For communities facing exile or uncertainty about their identity, these records helped people remember who they were and that they belonged to something larger than themselves, even when circumstances felt overwhelming.