What does 1 Chronicles 8:10 mean?

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1 Chronicles 8:10 lists three sons—Jeuz, Shachia, and Mirma—and states that they were heads of their fathers, meaning they became leaders or chiefs within their family lines. This verse is part of a genealogy, showing the prominent descendants in the tribe of Benjamin. The book of 1 Chronicles was written to record the family histories of Israel, especially after the exile. In this section, the chronicler is listing the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes. Naming Jeuz, Shachia, and Mirma as "heads of the fathers" highlights their importance as family leaders, which would have mattered for inheritance, tribal organization, and community roles.

1 Chronicles 8:10 (KJV)