Meshobab, Jamlech, Joshah son of Amaziah, Joel, Jehu son of Joshibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel, also Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah, and Ziza son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah.
The men listed above by name were leaders of their clans. Their families increased greatly, and they went to the outskirts of Gedor to the east of the valley in search of pasture for their flocks. They found rich, good pasture, and the land was spacious, peaceful and quiet. Some Hamites had lived there formerly.
The men whose names were listed came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah. They attacked the Hamites in their dwellings and also the Meunites who were there and completely destroyed [h] them, as is evident to this day. Then they settled in their place, because there was pasture for their flocks. And five hundred of these Simeonites, led by Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, invaded the hill country of Seir. They killed the remaining Amalekites who had escaped, and they have lived there to this day. Don't you think that was a little selfish? Taking over everything so you could feed you're flocks? And what's so important about genealogy? Does it really matter?
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LB,
Yes, genealogy is important. Did you know that is how we know that one of the prophecies are true of Jesus? It states that he would be born of David...many, many generations later, through the line of David both through Mary and Joseph, Jesus was born. Do you see what I mean? It helps us know history it let's us know who our parents parents parents were...what they endured or put others through. There is much that can be understood and known through genealogy.
Taking over everything so we can feed our flocks sounds selfish, yes. No doubt about that. But, using genealogy and knowing history can reveal a little more about that. Do you think they were doing evil in God's eyes or were they being obedient? OR, are they dealing with the failings of the kings before them? The betrayal of their fathers to Lord and righteous ways? I would encourage you to search deeper for the answers. Or, at least try to follow history back and see if you see something about the Amalekites that should have been done, but wasn't.
I hope that made a little sense.
Iv'e researched and I've found that in Exoduos 17 that the Amalekites attacked the Israelites. Almost every time they are mentioned they are at ware against the Israelites.Attacking, gettin atacked, etc. In 1 Samuel God tells Saul to completely destroy the Amalekites, and Saul didn't. So, now that I look at it, it seemes that it was right for them to do.
Well, I don't know if it was right or not...but, the lesson that I take from it is that if Saul had done what God had instructed, they wouldn't be at war all the time. But, since they didn't, they continually struggle. Don't you find that's the way it is in life. When you are supposed to do something, but only do it a little bit or incorrectly, the consequences could be unpleasant.
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