Bela, a descendant of Reuben, was the son of Azaz
son of Azaz (1CH 5:8), Reubenite (1CH 5:3)
Lineage: Joel › Shema › Azaz › Bela
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· Also called · H1106a none · 1CH 5:7 swallower, devourer
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בֶּ֖לַע
bela · H1106a · 1CH 5:7 swallower, devourer
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Bela is briefly mentioned in 1Ch 5:8 as a member of the tribe of Reuben. He is described as the son of Azaz. The context of the passage is the genealogy of the tribe of Reuben, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The mention of Bela serves to establish his place within the Reubenite lineage and to highlight the importance of family records in Israelite society.
A son of Azaz (1 Chr. 5:8).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Bela_3) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Bela@1Ch.5.8) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, bela_435)