1 Chronicles - Chapter 3

1 Chronicles 3.1 Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: 1 Chronicles 3.2 The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith: 1 Chronicles 3.3 The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife. 1 Chronicles 3.4 These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years. 1 Chronicles 3.5 And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel: 1 Chronicles 3.6 Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet, 1 Chronicles 3.7 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, 1 Chronicles 3.8 And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. 1 Chronicles 3.9 These were all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister. 1 Chronicles 3.10 And Solomon’s son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son, 1 Chronicles 3.11 Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son, 1 Chronicles 3.12 Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son, 1 Chronicles 3.13 Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, 1 Chronicles 3.14 Amon his son, Josiah his son. 1 Chronicles 3.15 And the sons of Josiah were, the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum. 1 Chronicles 3.16 And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son. 1 Chronicles 3.17 And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son, 1 Chronicles 3.18 Malchiram also, and Pedaiah, and Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah. 1 Chronicles 3.19 And the sons of Pedaiah were, Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of Zerubbabel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister: 1 Chronicles 3.20 And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushabhesed, five. 1 Chronicles 3.21 And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah. 1 Chronicles 3.22 And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six. 1 Chronicles 3.23 And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three. 1 Chronicles 3.24 And the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven.

1 Chronicles : Chapter 3

The Royal Line of David: A Sacred Heritage

Chapter 3 of the book of Chronicles offers us valuable insight into the royal line of David. This pivotal passage traces not only David's sons, but also their lineage back to the Babylonian exile, highlighting the continuity of God's promise to David, even in the midst of adversity.

The Foundation of the Davidic Dynasty

The Davidic dynasty is founded on divine promises and divine choices. 1 Chronicles 3 lays the foundation for Israel's messianic hopes, reminding us that even in adversity, God's hand guides His people. This chapter reminds us that every name spoken carries a story, a legacy, and a promise.

Five Related Bible Passages

To better understand the enduring significance of the line of David, consider five biblical passages that shed light on this theme:

1. 2 Samuel 5:14-16

"These are the names of the sons of David who were born in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet." This list of David's sons corresponds to the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 3:5-8.

2. 2 Kings 24:17

"The king of Babylon made Mattaniah his uncle king instead of Jehoiachin, and named him Zedekiah." This verse refers to the mention of Zedekiah in 1 Chronicles 3:15-16.

3. Jeremiah 22:30

"Thus says the Lord: 'Record this man as one without children, a man who will not prosper in his days, for none of his descendants will prosper, and no one will sit on the throne of David or reign in Judah.'" This prophecy concerning Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) is related to the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 3:16-17.

4. Matthew 1:12-13

"After the Babylonian exile, Jeconiah begat Shealtiel, Shealtiel begat Zerubbabel, Zerubbabel begat Abihud, Abihud begat Eliakim, Eliakim begat Azor." This New Testament passage continues the royal line mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:17-19.

5. Haggai 1:1

"In the second year of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah." This verse mentions Zerubbabel, who appears in the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 3:19.

In short, the line of David is much more than a simple genealogy; it is a reflection of God's promises and the history of redemption. May this understanding inspire us to delve more deeply into the richness of our faith and the spiritual heritage offered to us.