This chapter describes where some of the tribes of Israel settled back on their own property after the exile. Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim and Manasseh were the main four. Their numbers are counted. So...were these places that Nebuchadnezzar gave to them to live in, or is this completely post-exile. I'unno. It was after a time of the scattering. Anyway, they are all numbered.
The Levites are listed next. In addition to serving in the house of God, the tent, they had to be the gatekeepers and guard the place. Phinehas was in charge of the gatekeepers at one point, and you may remember Phinehas from this awesome episode. This guarding was serious business. But guarding is only necessary if you care about something.
Next we have the genealogy of Saul. Curiously, in 1 Samuel, we have Abiel being the father of Kish, while in Chronicles, Ner is the father of Kish. Perhaps there was some half-brothering going on, or Abiel or Ner were higher up in the family tree than the other. I'unno.
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