1 Chronicles 2:11
Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz.
Nashon
The name Nashon is derived from the Hebrew root "נַחְשׁוֹן" (Nachshon), which means "enchanter" or "oracle." Nashon is a significant figure in the genealogies of Israel, as he is identified as a leader of the tribe of Judah during the wilderness period. His role as a leader is highlighted in the Book of Numbers, where he is mentioned as the head of the tribe of Judah during the census (Numbers 1:7). Nashon's leadership and faith are often celebrated in Jewish tradition, as he is believed to have been the first to enter the Red Sea during the Exodus, demonstrating his trust in God's deliverance. This act of faith is a powerful reminder of the importance of stepping out in faith, even when the path ahead seems uncertain.

was the father of
This phrase indicates the genealogical relationship and the continuation of the family line. In the context of 1 Chronicles, genealogies serve not only as historical records but also as theological affirmations of God's faithfulness to His covenant people. The phrase "was the father of" underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, emphasizing the transmission of faith and promise from one generation to the next. It reminds us of the enduring nature of God's promises and the role of family in the unfolding of His divine plan.

Salmon
The name Salmon, from the Hebrew "שַׂלְמוֹן" (Salmon), is significant in the biblical narrative as he is an ancestor of King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ. Salmon's inclusion in the genealogy highlights the providential hand of God in orchestrating the lineage through which the Messiah would come. According to the Book of Ruth, Salmon is married to Rahab, the Canaanite woman who showed faith in the God of Israel and was spared during the conquest of Jericho (Matthew 1:5). This union is a testament to God's grace and the inclusion of Gentiles into His redemptive plan. Salmon's place in the genealogy serves as a reminder of the inclusivity of God's kingdom and the transformative power of faith and redemption.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nahshon
Nahshon is a significant figure in the genealogy of Judah. He was a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Israelites' wilderness journey and is mentioned in the Book of Numbers as the head of the tribe (Numbers 1:7). His role as a leader highlights his importance in the lineage of Judah.

2. Salmon
Salmon is the son of Nahshon and is noted in the genealogy as the father of Boaz. He is part of the lineage that leads to King David and ultimately to Jesus Christ, as outlined in the genealogies of Matthew and Luke.

3. Boaz
Boaz is a key figure in the Book of Ruth. He is known for his role as a kinsman-redeemer, marrying Ruth and continuing the family line that leads to King David. His account is one of faithfulness, kindness, and redemption.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture
Genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. They remind us of the continuity of God's plan through generations.

God's Sovereignty in History
The inclusion of Nahshon, Salmon, and Boaz in the lineage of Christ shows God's sovereign hand in history. Despite human failures and challenges, God's purposes prevail.

The Role of Faithful Individuals
Each person in this genealogy played a role in God's redemptive plan. Our faithfulness in our daily lives can have a lasting impact beyond what we can see.

Redemption and Legacy
Boaz's role as a kinsman-redeemer is a foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work. Our actions and decisions can contribute to a legacy of faith and redemption.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2:11 connect to the broader account of God's redemptive plan in the Bible?

2. What can we learn from the leadership and faithfulness of Nahshon as a leader of the tribe of Judah?

3. In what ways does the account of Boaz in the Book of Ruth illustrate the concept of redemption, and how does this foreshadow the work of Christ?

4. How can understanding our spiritual heritage and lineage in Christ encourage us in our faith journey today?

5. Reflect on a time when you saw God's sovereignty at work in your life or the lives of others. How does this encourage you to trust in His plans for the future?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Matthew 1:5-6
This passage in the New Testament provides a genealogy of Jesus Christ, connecting Nahshon, Salmon, and Boaz to the lineage of Jesus, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises through this family line.

Ruth 4:18-22
This passage details the genealogy from Perez to David, including Nahshon, Salmon, and Boaz, highlighting the providential hand of God in preserving the lineage that would lead to the Messiah.
Lessons from the Story of BoazR. Tuck 1 Chronicles 2:11
The Human FamilyW. Clarkson 1 Chronicles 2:1-55
On the Genealogical TablesR. Glover 1 Chronicles 1-6
GenealogiesJ.R. Thomson 1 Chronicles 1-9
People
Abiah, Abigail, Abihail, Abijah, Abinadab, Abishai, Abishur, Achan, Achar, Achsa, Achsah, Ahban, Ahijah, Ahlai, Amasa, Amminadab, Appaim, Aram, Ardon, Asahel, Asher, Ashur, Atarah, Attai, Azariah, Azubah, Bathshua, Benjamin, Bezaleel, Boaz, Bunah, Calcol, Caleb, Carmi, Chelubai, Dan, Dara, Darda, David, Eker, Elasah, Eleasah, Eliab, Elishama, Ephah, Ephlal, Ephratah, Ephrath, Er, Eshtaolites, Eshtaulites, Ethan, Gad, Gazez, Gesham, Geshem, Hamul, Haran, Hareph, Haroeh, Hazi-hammana-hethites, Helez, Heman, Hemath, Hezron, Hur, Ishi, Issachar, Ithrites, Jabez, Jada, Jahdai, Jair, Jamin, Jarha, Jehu, Jekamiah, Jerahmeel, Jerioth, Jesher, Jesse, Jether, Jithrites, Joab, Jonathan, Joseph, Jotham, Kenites, Korah, Levi, Maacah, Maachah, Maaz, Machir, Manahathites, Manahethites, Maon, Menahethites, Mesha, Mishraites, Molid, Moza, Nadab, Nahshon, Naphtali, Nathan, Nethaneel, Netophathites, Obed, Onam, Onan, Oren, Ozem, Pelet, Peleth, Perez, Pharez, Puhites, Puthites, Raddai, Raham, Rechab, Regem, Rekem, Reuben, Salma, Salmon, Segub, Seled, Shaaph, Shallum, Shammai, Sheber, Shelah, Shema, Sheshan, Sheva, Shimea, Shimeathites, Shimma, Shobab, Shobal, Shua, Shumathites, Simeon, Sisamai, Sucathites, Suchathites, Tamar, Tappuah, Tirathites, Tireathites, Tirhanah, Uri, Zabad, Zareathites, Zaza, Zebulun, Zerah, Zereathites, Zeruiah, Zimri, Zorathites, Zoreathites, Zorites, Zur
Places
Aram, Edom, Geshur, Gilead, Hammath, Havvoth-jair, Jabez, Kenath
Topics
Begat, Begot, Boaz, Bo'az, Nahshon, Salma, Salmon
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 2:3

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Library
Canaan
Canaan was the inheritance which the Israelites won for themselves by the sword. Their ancestors had already settled in it in patriarchal days. Abraham "the Hebrew" from Babylonia had bought in it a burying-place near Hebron; Jacob had purchased a field near Shechem, where he could water his flocks from his own spring. It was the "Promised Land" to which the serfs of the Pharaoh in Goshen looked forward when they should again become free men and find a new home for themselves. Canaan had ever been
Archibald Sayce—Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations

The Quotation in Matt. Ii. 6.
Several interpreters, Paulus especially, have asserted that the interpretation of Micah which is here given, was that of the Sanhedrim only, and not of the Evangelist, who merely recorded what happened and was said. But this assertion is at once refuted when we consider the object which Matthew has in view in his entire representation of the early life of Jesus. His object in recording the early life of Jesus is not like that of Luke, viz., to communicate historical information to his readers.
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament

Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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