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1 Chronicles 5 records the genealogies of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh, describes their military exploits against the Hagarites, and notes their eventual captivity by the Assyrians.
The chapter begins by listing the descendants of Reuben, including notable leaders such as Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi, and details the lineage of others such as Joel and his sons. It then recounts the military campaigns of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh against the Hagarites, noting their numbers, equipment, and the significant victories that brought them cattle and many captives. The narrative describes the subsequent transgression of the tribes toward idolatry, which led to their downfall. Finally, the text records the Assyrian conquest under King Pul and King Tilgath-Pilneser, who captured these tribes and carried them into exile in places such as Halah, Habor, and Gozan. Throughout, the text emphasizes the tribes' faith in God during battle and the divine intervention that brought them success, contrasting it with their later disobedience and punishment.
mixed
the narrative contains both praise for divine help in war and warning of judgment for idolatry.