7023. And his sons. That this signifies the truths thence derived, is evident from the signification of “sons,” as being truths (n. 489, 491, 533, 1147, 2623, 3373); it is said “thence derived,” because from the marriage just spoken of.

1147. And unto them were sons born. That these signify the doctrinals thence derived, is evident from the signification of “sons” in the internal sense, as being the truths of faith, and also the falsities, consequently doctrinal matters; by which both true and false are meant, for such are the doctrinals of churches. (That “sons” have such a signification may be seen above, n. 264, 489, 491, 535)