Judah
Patriarch of the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob.
Judah is highlighted as the forefather of the royal line of David, emphasizing the messianic lineage that leads to Jesus Christ.
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Key Figures — 1 Chronicles 2
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Perez
Son of Judah and Tamar, ancestor of King David.
Perez is noted for continuing the line through which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ would come.
Hezron
Grandson of Judah, ancestor of several important families in Israel.
Hezron is a key figure in the genealogical line leading to David, showing the continuity of God's promise to Judah.
Ram
Son of Hezron, part of the genealogical line to David.
Ram is included in the lineage that emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promises through the line of Judah.
David
King of Israel, central figure in the lineage of Jesus.
David is the culmination of the genealogical line in this chapter, representing God's covenant with Israel and the promise of a Messiah.
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