Biblical genealogies can be difficult to understand, particularly when it comes to the concepts of ethnic fission and fusion. These ideas refer to the way in which different ethnic groups are represented in genealogies, and how they interact with one another over time. Ethnic fission occurs when a group of people split off from a larger ethnic group and form their own distinct identity. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including cultural, political, or religious differences. In the Bib…