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Atomic Bible
1 Chronicles 8:40
Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third. The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and they had many sons and grandsons— 150 in all.
from The Family of Saul, 1 Chronicles 8:33-40
What it says

Ulam's sons are described as mighty archers with many sons and grandsons, one hundred fifty in all. The section ends with a picture of strength and multiplication.

What it is doing

It closes the genealogy by emphasizing the vigor and growth of Saul's later descendants.

In context

33Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. 34The son of Jonathan: 35The sons of Micah: 36Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza. 37Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son. 38Azel had six sons, and these were their names: 39The sons of his brother Eshek: 40Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third. The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and they had many sons and grandsons— 150 in all.