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1 Chronicles

Genealogies

The Book of 1 Chronicles is the first book of the Books of Chronicles in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a genealogy and history of the Israelites, beginning with Adam and tracing the family line through the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah. The book includes lists of the ancestors of various Israelite clans and tribes, as well as descriptions of the military and political events of the time. It also includes stories of key figures such as Saul, David, and Solomon, and it emphasizes the importance of God's role in the history of the Israelites. Key figures in the book of 1 Chronicles include Adam, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the kings of Israel and Judah, including Saul, David, and Solomon. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the prophets and the priests, who served as advisers and leaders for the kings. The book also includes lists of the descendants of various Israelite clans and tribes, including the Leviites, the priests, and the warriors.

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The Book of 1 Chronicles is the first book of the Books of Chronicles in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a genealogy and history of the Israelites, beginning with Adam and tracing the family line through the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah. The book includes lists of the ancestors of various Israelite clans and tribes, as well as descriptions of the military and political events of the time. It also includes stories of key figures such as Saul, David, and Solomon, and it emphasizes the importance of God's role in the history of the Israelites. Key figures in the book of 1 Chronicles include Adam, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the kings of Israel and Judah, including Saul, David, and Solomon. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the prophets and the priests, who served as advisers and leaders for the kings. The book also includes lists of the descendants of various Israelite clans and tribes, including the Leviites, the priests, and the warriors.

Biblical figures

Key figures in 1 Chronicles

GodG

God

Supreme Being

IsraelI

Israel

King

DavidD

David

Prophet, King of Israel

MosesM

Moses

Prophet, biblical judge

JudahJ

Judah

Tribal leader

JerusalemJ

Jerusalem

Capital

EgyptE

Egypt

Pharaoh

DanD

Dan

Judge

SaulS

Saul

Prophet, King of Israel

JacobJ

Jacob

Prophet, Patriarchs

LeviL

Levi

Priest

AaronA

Aaron

High Priest of Israel

EzraE

Ezra

Cohen

SolomonS

Solomon

Prophet, King of Israel

P

Philistine

Enemy

PharaohP

Pharaoh

Pharaoh

BenB

Ben

Son of Jacob.

AbrahamA

Abraham

Prophet, patriarch

JosephJ

Joseph

Prophet, Vizier

J

Jordan

Baptist

EphraimE

Ephraim

Tribe Leader

BenjaminB

Benjamin

Son of Jacob.

C

Canaan

Land of Canaan

EveE

Eve

Mother of all humankind

Z

Zion

No official position held by the figure Zion.

S

Syria

Ruler

JeremiahJ

Jeremiah

Prophet, Cohen

Manasseh son of JacobM

Manasseh son of Jacob

J

Joab

Commander of David's army

SamuelS

Samuel

Prophet, biblical judge

A

Assyria

King of Assyria

IsaacI

Isaac

Prophet, patriarch

H

Hezekiah

King of Judah

A

Ammon

Servant

JonathanJ

Jonathan

Prince

G

Gilead

Judge

A

Absalom

King

E

Edom

Chief of Edom.

G

Gad

prophet

J

Joel

Prophet

ReubenR

Reuben

Firstborn of Jacob.

JehoshaphatJ

Jehoshaphat

King of Judah

DanielD

Daniel

prophet

ShemS

Shem

Son

R

Ram

Judge

ElishaE

Elisha

Prophet

H

Hebron

City

EleazarE

Eleazar

High Priest of Israel

G

Galilee

Region

B

Bethel

priest

M

Midian

Judge

AbnerA

Abner

Commander

ZedekiahZ

Zedekiah

King of Judah

A

Abram

Patriarch

B

Bashan

King of Bashan

D

Damascus

Governor of Damascus

H

Hanan

High Priest

B

Bethlehem

Town.

J

Josiah

King of Judah

NoahN

Noah

Patriarch

SimeonS

Simeon

Priest

Z

Zadok

High Priest of Israel

IshmaelI

Ishmael

Son of Abraham

S

Shema

Leader

N

Naphtali

Tribal leader

A

Azariah

High Priest

J

Jezreel

The position held by Jezreel was "a city in Israel."

J

Joash

King

N

Nathan

Prophet

J

Jesse

Father of King David

Z

Zebulun

.

A

Asher

Tribal leader.

I

Issachar

Tribal leader.

LotL

Lot

nephew of Abraham

B

Benaiah

Commander of King David's bodyguard

S

Sheba

Queen

S

Shemaiah

Prophet

S

Shilo

Religious Leader

A

Amaziah

King

H

Hanani

Messenger

M

Merari

Levite

ZechariahZ

Zechariah

Priest

A

Ahaziah

King of Judah

CalebC

Caleb

Spy.

A

Asaph

Singer

H

Hilkiah

High Priest of Israel

AdamA

Adam

Father of all humankind

C

Carmel

Prophet.

O

Obed

Son of Ruth and Boaz.

A

Amon

King

G

Gedaliah

Governor

MicahM

Micah

Prophet

Z

Zidon

King

E

Elam

Governor

G

Gershon

Musician

J

Jeshua

High Priest

H

Hananiah

prophet

J

Joram

King

A

Amnon

Son of David.

KorahK

Korah

Rebel.

U

Uriah

High Priest of Israel

J

Johanan

High Priest of Israel

U

Uzziah

King of Judah

A

Adonijah

Rebel leader.

Z

Zeruiah

Sister of Abishai.

A

Abishai

Commander

M

Maaseiah

Governor

P

Phinehas

High Priest of Israel

BoazB

Boaz

Kinsman redeemer

J

Jotham

King of Judah

TamarT

Tamar

Judah's daughter-in-law.

T

Tema

Head of the singers

Z

Zerah

Chieftain

H

Hiram

King of Tyre.

Z

Zeba

Army commander

A

Amasa

Commander of the army

E

Eliab

Eliab's positionheld would be "brother of David."

ElkanahE

Elkanah

Priest

M

Mattan

High Priest

A

Abijah

King of Judah

A

Ahijah

High Priest of Israel

G

Gaza

Ruler of Gaza

H

Hezron

Ancestor

N

Nethaniah

Captain

O

Obadiah

Governor

S

Seraiah

High Priest of Israel

H

Haran

positionheld: Brother of Abraham

M

Mesha

King

T

Teman

Scribe

A

Asahel

Commander of the Army

J

Jehiel

Head of the Levites

K

Keilah

Governor

M

Michal

Wife of David.

O

Omri

King of Israel

U

Uzziel

Leader.

AbigailA

Abigail

Abigail held the position of wife of Nabal.

A

Amram

Father of Moses

A

Athaliah

Queen regnant, King of Judah

E

Elah

King of Israel

E

Elishama

Leader

N

Naaman

Commander of the army

A

Amariah

High Priest

HagarH

Hagar

Consort

H

Heman

Singer

M

Mattaniah

High Priest

B

Bani

Overseer

B

Bela

King

E

Eliezer

Servant

E

Eliphaz

Friend.

H

Heber

Judge

M

Michael

Archangel

MiriamM

Miriam

Prophetess

S

Shamma

Elder

Z

Zimri

King of Israel

A

Anani

High priest

G

Gershom

Priest

H

Hadar

Commander of a troop.

H

Hermon

Watchman

I

Iddo

Priest

A

Abinadab

Unknown.

A

Anah

Head of the family

D

Dagon

Philistine god of agriculture and fertility

E

Eber

Patriarch.

J

Jedaiah

Priest

M

Mahli

Head of a father's house

O

Ophir

King of Ophir

D

Dedan

Tribal chief

J

Jerah

No positionheld information is available for the figure Jerah in the Bible.

J

Joah

Secretary

K

Kedar

Tribal leader

L

Lamech

Lamech's positionheld: Father.

O

Orna

Captain

P

Pharez

Descendant

A

Aram

King

E

Elihu

Prophet

H

Harim

High Priest

I

Izhar

Head of a father's house

JaphethJ

Japheth

Son

J

Jazer

Leader.

J

Jeiel

Singer

K

Kenaz

Kenaz held the position of chief or chieftain.

S

Shelah

Priest

T

Terah

Patriarch

Z

Zin

Guide

E

Ehud

Biblical judge

E

Eliel

Priest.

R

Reuel

Chief of Midian

T

Tabor

Judge

Z

Zephaniah

Prophet

A

Adaiah

Priest

BezaleelB

Bezaleel

Master Craftsman

C

Carmi

No information found for figure "Carmi" in the Bible.

D

Dor

Generation.

E

Ezer

Helper.

J

Jachin

High Priest

N

Nahshon

Prince

Z

Zebadiah

Priest

A

Abdon

Judge

A

Archi

Leader

D

Duke

Duke

E

Elioenai

Unknown

E

Enos

Prophet

E

Ethan

Unknown

I

Ishi

My translation for the positionheld of Ishi is "husband."

M

Mareshah

Governor

O

Onan

Son of Judah.

S

Shammah

Commander

S

Shaul

King

T

Tarry

Position held: Judge.

T

Tola

Judge

Z

Zabdi

Head of the family.

A

Abiezer

Judge

A

Aijalon

Judge

C

Carmelite

Monastic.

D

Dishon

Head of a clan

H

Havilah

Region

J

Jamin

Unknown

J

Javan

Founder.

J

Jeconiah

Exilarch, King of Judah

L

Libni

Chief of the Gershonite family

OthnielO

Othniel

Judge

P

Peleg

ancestor

S

Sharon

Judge

A

Abihail

Father of Esther

A

Ammiel

My apologies, but it seems that there is no specific position mentioned in the Bible for the figure Ammiel.

A

Asaiah

Commander of the army.

A

Azel

Leader

B

Bera

King

D

Delaiah

Yeshsheby.

GoliathG

Goliath

Champion of the Philistines

G

Gomer

Wife.

H

Hanoch

Enoch - Prophet

J

Jahaziel

Prophet

J

Jediael

Father of Gibeon.

M

Malchijah

Governor

M

Massa

Leader.

N

Naara

T

Talma

A

Arad

A

Azareel

D

Dishan

E

Ephratah

J

Jeshaiah

P

Perez

R

Rehab

S

Seba

T

Talmon

Z

Zanoah

A

Abiah

A

Achsah

A

Arah

A

Ashan

D

Danit

E

Eleasah

E

Elhanan

E

Eliada

G

Golan

J

Jabez

J

Jezer

K

Keturah

M

Mizraim

N

Nimrod

Monarch

R

Rehoboth

S

Salathiel

S

Salma

U

Uriel

A

Abiel

A

Adiel

A

Aner

A

Azriel

E

Eder

E

Elishah

H

Halah

J

Jada

J

Jarib

K

Kemuel

M

Maaz

M

Michah

N

Neariah

O

Omar

R

Reaiah

S

Shemariah

S

Shemuel

T

Tahan

Z

Ziza

A

Abimael

A

Adbeel

A

Ahlai

A

Amzi

A

Aran

E

Elishua

E

Eshton

H

Helem

H

Henoch

I

Imri

I

Iram

J

Jaaziah

J

Jakim

J

Jarah

J

Jehieli

J

Jehoshua

J

Jered

J

Jeriah

J

Jesaiah

J

Jesiah

M

Madai

M

Magdiel

M

Melech

R

Rapha

S

Serah

S

Shama

S

Sheva

T

Tiras

Z

Zabdiel

A

Abdiel

A

Ader

A

Adlai

A

Ahian

A

Aliah

A

Alian

A

Ardon

A

Ashriel

A

Ashvath

A

Asiel

A

Atarah

A

Aziel

B

Bariah

B

Bithiah

C

Chun

D

Dara

E

Eker

E

Elienai

E

Enosh

E

Ezri

H

Haniel

H

Hashem

H

Haziel

I

Ilai

I

Ishiah

J

Jaanai

J

Jaasiel

J

Jaaziel

J

Jahdai

J

Jahdiel

J

Jahmai

J

Jahziel

J

Jalon

J

Jasiel

J

Jathniel

J

Jeriel

J

Jeziel

K

Kenan

K

Kush

M

Mashal

O

Oren

R

Rakem

R

Rephael

R

Rinnah

S

Sherah

S

Shimon

S

Shiza

T

Telah

T

Tilon

T

Tiria

U

Ulla

V

Vashni

Z

Zaza

Z

Zemira

Z

Zethan

Z

Zina

A

Abiathar

High Priest of Israel

A

Abihu

AbimelechA

Abimelech

King of Israel

A

Ahban

A

Ahimaaz

High Priest of Israel

A

Ahimelech

High Priest of Israel

A

Ahitub

High Priest of Israel

A

Arphaxad

B

Buz

D

Debir

King

E

Eli

High Priest of Israel, biblical judge

E

Er

EsauE

Esau

Prophet

HamH

Ham

I

Ithamar

J

Jashub

J

Jehoiada

High Priest of Israel

JehoiakimJ

Jehoiakim

King of Judah

J

Jehozadak

High Priest of Israel

J

Job

Prophet

M

Methuselah

M

Moab

M

Molid

NadabN

Nadab

N

Nahor

NebuchadnezzarN

Nebuchadnezzar

King of Babylon

RehoboamR

Rehoboam

King of Judah, King of Israel

S

Serug

S

Shallum

High Priest of Israel

S

Shimea

S

Shimron

ZerubbabelZ

Zerubbabel

Governor

Chapters

Genealogy from Adam to Abraham

Genealogy from Adam to Abraham

1 Chronicles 1

A genealogy of the descendants of Adam through Jacob, including the tribes of Israel.

Genealogy of David

Genealogy of David

1 Chronicles 2

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

Sons of David

Sons of David

1 Chronicles 3

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

Descendants of Judah and Simeon

Descendants of Judah and Simeon

1 Chronicles 4

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

Reuben, Gad, and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh

Reuben, Gad, and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh

1 Chronicles 5

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

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

1 Chronicles 6

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

Genealogy of the Tribes of Israel

Genealogy of the Tribes of Israel

1 Chronicles 7

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

Descendants of Benjamin

Descendants of Benjamin

1 Chronicles 8

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

Genealogies and Roles of Returning Exiles

Genealogies and Roles of Returning Exiles

1 Chronicles 9

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

Saul's Death and the Philistines' Triumph

Saul's Death and the Philistines' Triumph

1 Chronicles 10

The account of Saul's defeat by the Philistines and his death.

David Anointed King, Conquests, and Mighty Men

David Anointed King, Conquests, and Mighty Men

1 Chronicles 11

David becomes king over all Israel, establishing his reign in Jerusalem.

Warriors Join David

Warriors Join David

1 Chronicles 12

Warriors join David

David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem

David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem

1 Chronicles 13

David brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, establishing it as the center of worship.

David's Wars

David's Wars

1 Chronicles 14

David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.

Ark Brought to Jerusalem Successfully

Ark Brought to Jerusalem Successfully

1 Chronicles 15

David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.

Ark Placed in the Tent, David's Song of Thanksgiving

Ark Placed in the Tent, David's Song of Thanksgiving

1 Chronicles 16

David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.

God's Covenant with David

God's Covenant with David

1 Chronicles 17

David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.

David's Military Successes

David's Military Successes

1 Chronicles 18

David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.

Ammonites and Syrians Defeated

Ammonites and Syrians Defeated

1 Chronicles 19

David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.

Capture of Rabbah and Giants Defeated

Capture of Rabbah and Giants Defeated

1 Chronicles 20

David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.

David's Reign and Reign of His Sons

David's Reign and Reign of His Sons

1 Chronicles 21

David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.

Preparation for the Temple

Preparation for the Temple

1 Chronicles 22

David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.

Levites and Their Duties

Levites and Their Duties

1 Chronicles 23

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicians and gatekeepers.

Division of the Priests

Division of the Priests

1 Chronicles 24

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicians and gatekeepers.

David Appoints Musicians

David Appoints Musicians

1 Chronicles 25

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicians and gatekeepers.

Duties of Gatekeepers, Treasurers, and Other Levites

Duties of Gatekeepers, Treasurers, and Other Levites

1 Chronicles 26

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicians and gatekeepers.

Leaders of Military Divisions and Civil Administrations

Leaders of Military Divisions and Civil Administrations

1 Chronicles 27

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicians and gatekeepers.

David's Charge to Solomon and Temple Plans

David's Charge to Solomon and Temple Plans

1 Chronicles 28

David's preparations for the construction of the temple, including the gathering of materials and the appointment of Solomon as his successor.

David's Final Preparations and Solomon Anointed King

David's Final Preparations and Solomon Anointed King

1 Chronicles 29

David's final preparations for the construction of the temple and the anointing of Solomon as king