1 Chronicles 3

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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Genealogy of the Tribes of Israel

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:
2 The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:
3 The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife.
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.
5 And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel:
6 Ibhar also, and Elis">Elishama, and Eliphelet,
7 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
8 And Elis">Elishama, and Eliad">Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.
9 These were all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister.
10 And Solomon's son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,
11 Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son,
12 Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,
13 Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,
14 Amon his son, Josiah his son.
15 And the sons of Josiah were, the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum.
16 And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son.
17 And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son,
18 Malchiram also, and Pedaiah, and Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah.
19 And the sons of Pedaiah were, Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of Zerubbabel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister:
20 And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushabhesed, five.
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.
22 And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.
23 And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai">Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three.
24 And the sons of Elioenai">Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 3 is a genealogical chapter that records the descendants of King David. It begins with the sons of David, listing their names and the names of their descendants. It then moves on to the sons of Solomon, and then to the descendants of the other sons of David. This chapter is important because it provides a record of the lineage of the kings of Israel. It is also important because it shows the importance of the Davidic line in the history of Israel. The chapter also serves as a reminder of the importance of family and lineage in the ancient world. It shows how the kings of Israel were connected to each other through their family ties. This is significant because it shows how the kings of Israel were connected to each other and to the people of Israel. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of the Davidic line in the history of Israel. Overall, 1 Chronicles 3 is an important chapter in the Bible because it provides a record of the lineage of the kings of Israel. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of family and lineage in the ancient world. It is a reminder of the importance of the Davidic line in the history of Israel.

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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the 1 Chronicles, chapter 3 it would take approximately 3 minutes to finish.

There are 24 verses in 1 Chronicles, chapter 3.