As for the Hebronites, Jeriah was their chief according to the genealogical records of their families. In the fortieth year of David’s reign a search was made in the records, and capable men among the Hebronites were found at Jazer in Gilead. (1 Chronicles 26:31)
This verse partly answers a question I had earlier, namely, are the genealogical records used to settle disputes among the various tribes? Here the Bible states that the genealogical record is used to locate men qualified to serve in David’ court. If the men hoped to serve, then the record figures into their blessing, but if they preferred not to serve, the record helped to quash their hope.
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