Explain what credence means in your own words pls

1a : mental acceptance as true or real give credence to gossip. b : credibility sense 1 lends credence to the theory an idea that is gaining credence. 2 : credentials —used in the phrase letters of credence.

the answer would be: it explains that at least one son must join the church

the expression ''as the tithe of his sons'' indicates how his father intended for at least one of his sons to serve the church. this phrase demonstrates that his father offered him as a last resort since none of his brothers chose to serve the church.

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im not entirely sure what you're asking.