1 Chronicles 2
-Interesting facts about the genealogy of Israel are
described in this informational chapter of Scripture. His sons are again listed
and their story is detailed more in the book of Genesis (Genesis 29:32-50:26)
with some individual profiles. Judah is singled out as the ancestor of David.
His firstborn, Er, was described as wicked in the sight of the LORD, which
meant that the LORD put him to death (1 Chronicles 2:3). This is all we know of
this man thousands of years later. Through Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law
(Genesis 38:6-29), Perez was born. Hezron was Perez’s son from which Boaz
eventually came (profiled in the book of Ruth). Another interesting figure in
this line of Judah was Nahshon, who is described as the leader of the sons of
Judah (Numbers 1:4-7). Boaz is the grandfather of Jesse, who was chosen of God
to produce the next king of Israel following the demise of Saul (1 Samuel
13:13-14). This was the seventh son of Jesse, David, who was anointed by the
prophet Samuel (1 Samuel 16:13). The rest of the chapter outlines a myriad of
family lines and peoples. Bethlehem of Ephrathah is also important by the fact
that through time this becomes the birthplace and hometown of David, not to
mention the birthplace of the Messiah, Jesus Christ (1 Samuel 17:12, 1
Chronicles 2:50-51, 54; 4:4, Micah 5:2). It is also interesting to note that
this particular area is where Rachel, mother of Joseph and Benjamin, passed
away (Genesis 35:19).
-*Application* We can see from this historical perspective
the legacy and overarching traits of certain people. What do you want to be
known for now and several thousand years from now? The answer to this question
should affect how we live. Don’t live your life like Er, where the LORD
destroys you because of your wickedness in His sight. Rather, seek to be like
Nahson, a leader and standout during the time of Moses and the Exodus. Or, be
like Boaz, who was a righteous man who had pity on the stranger and the poor,
and through this, came the great king of Israel and man after God’s own heart,
David (1 Samuel 13:14). Lets learn from these historical examples.
Verse to Memorize: 1
Chronicles 2:1
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