1Ch 4:22 | MHM | STEP | v. 22–23 : Another family once had dominion in Moab but later became servants in Babylon (1 Chronicles 4:22–23 ). Long ago, maybe in the time of King David, they moved to Moab and became important leaders there. But over time, their descendants became potters and gardeners, probably while living in Babylon. They worked for the king there and made a good living, so they chose not to return to their homeland after the captivity ended. This is a reminder that people in power today may have children who must work hard in ordinary jobs later. Yet, it was a shame for Israelites to stay among foreign plants and hedges instead of returning to Canaan, the land that God gave them.

‏ 1 Chronicles 4:22

v. 22–23: Another family once had dominion in Moab but later became servants in Babylon (1 Chronicles 4:22–23 ^a). Long ago, maybe in the time of King David, they moved to Moab and became important leaders there. But over time, their descendants became potters and gardeners, probably while living in Babylon. They worked for the king there and made a good living, so they chose not to return to their homeland after the captivity ended. This is a reminder that people in power today may have children who must work hard in ordinary jobs later. Yet, it was a shame for Israelites to stay among foreign plants and hedges instead of returning to Canaan, the land that God gave them.