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1 Chronicles 3

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1Now these were the sons of David, who were born to him in Hebron: the firstborn, Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second, Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess; 2the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; 3the fifth, Shephatiah of Abital; the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife: 4six were born to him in Hebron; and he reigned there seven years and six months. He reigned thirty-three years in Jerusalem; 5and these were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, four, by Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel; 6and Ibhar, Elishama, Eliphelet, 7Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, 8Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. 9All these were the sons of David, in addition to the sons of the concubines; and Tamar was their sister. 10Solomon’s son was Rehoboam, Abijah his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son, 11Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son, 12Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son, 13Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, 14Amon his son, and Josiah his son. 15The sons of Josiah: the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, and the fourth Shallum. 16The sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, and Zedekiah his son. 17The sons of Jeconiah, the captive: Shealtiel his son, 18Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah. 19The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah; and Shelomith was their sister; 20and Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab Hesed, five. 21The sons of Hananiah: Pelatiah and Jeshaiah; the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shecaniah. 22The son of Shecaniah: Shemaiah. The sons of Shemaiah: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat, six. 23The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam, three. 24The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani, seven.

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1 Chronicles Chapter 3 provides a detailed genealogy of the descendants of King David, emphasizing the importance of lineage in the history of Israel. The chapter begins by listing the sons of David born in Hebron, which includes #Amnon, #Daniel, #Absalom, #Adonijah, #Shephatiah, and #Ithream. This genealogy not only highlights David's royal lineage but also sets the stage for the future kings of Israel, showing how God's covenant with David continues through his descendants. The mention of David's sons from different wives illustrates the complexities of his family life and the challenges that would arise from these relationships.

The chapter continues by detailing the sons of David born in Jerusalem, including #Solomon, who is particularly significant as he is chosen by God to build the temple. The text also notes the descendants of Solomon, leading to the line of #Rehoboam, and further descendants down to the Babylonian exile. This lineage is crucial as it connects the royal line to the eventual coming of the Messiah, fulfilling God's promise to David that his throne would be established forever. The chapter concludes with a list of the chief men of David's family, underscoring the importance of leadership and the roles these individuals played in the history of Israel. Overall, 1 Chronicles 3 serves as a vital link in understanding God's faithfulness to His promises and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through the lineage of David.

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