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the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 3:3? 2. How does 1 Chronicles 3:3 demonstrate God's faithfulness to David's lineage? 3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from David's family in 1 Chronicles 3:3? 4. How does 1 Chronicles 3:3 connect to the Messianic prophecy in Isaiah 11:1? 5. How can understanding David's family inspire us to trust God's plan today? 6. What lessons from David's family in 1 Chronicles 3:3 apply to our families? 7. What is the significance of David's sons listed in 1 Chronicles 3:3 for biblical genealogy? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 3:3 reflect the historical context of David's reign? 9. Why are the wives of David mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:3 important for understanding biblical marriage norms? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 3? 11. Who were the sons of David? 12. Who were the children of King David? 13. In 1 Chronicles 3:1-9, how do we reconcile David's unusually large number of sons and wives with historical records of royal families in ancient Israel? 14. Who was the father of Shealtiel? (Matthew 1:12 vs. 1 Chronicles 3:17) Discussion Questions 1. How do the names of David's sons and wives reflect their cultural and spiritual significance, and what can we learn from this about the importance of names today? 2. In what ways do the family dynamics of David's household illustrate the challenges of living in a fallen world, and how can we apply these lessons to our own family relationships? 3. How does the account of David's family in 1 Chronicles 3:3 connect to the broader account of God's promise to establish David's lineage, and what does this teach us about God's faithfulness? 4. Considering Deuteronomy 17:17, what lessons can we learn from David's life about the importance of obedience to God's commands, especially in leadership roles? 5. How can we recognize and appreciate the roles of women in biblical accounts, and how does this influence our understanding of gender roles in the church today? 1 Chronicles 3 Bible Study Questions 1. What can we learn about God's faithfulness by examining the lineage of David? 2. How does the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 3 demonstrate God's sovereignty? 3. Consider the moral failings of several kings listed in this chapter. How does this contrast with God's perfect faithfulness? 4. In today's context, how can we trace God's hand in our own personal "genealogies" or life histories? 5. How does the listing of both righteous and unrighteous kings in David's line demonstrate God's grace and justice? 6. What purpose might the author of 1 Chronicles have had for including this detailed genealogy? 7. How does the promise to David about his descendants reflect in Jesus Christ? 8. How does the lineage of David inform our understanding of the continuity of God's promise? 9. What role does the lineage play in the Old Testament, and how is it relevant today? 10. Despite their failings, these kings were part of Jesus' lineage. How does this inform your understanding of God's grace and His plan of salvation? 11. If you were to write a genealogy of your spiritual journey, who would feature in it and why? 12. Reflect on the reigns of some of these kings. Which stories stand out, and what can they teach us about leadership, faithfulness, or failure? 13. How can studying these Old Testament lineages deepen our understanding and appreciation of the New Testament and Christ's fulfillment of prophecy? 14. Can you identify recurring patterns or characteristics among the kings listed in this genealogy? What can this teach us about human nature and the need for God's grace? 15. How does the record of Judah's kings' succession reassure us of God's control over history? 16. How does the continuity of David's lineage, despite various trials, mirror our life situations today? 17. In a world that is increasingly individualistic, what does this emphasis on lineage and ancestry teach us about community, continuity, and our connections with the past? 18. How can we apply the lessons from the lives of these Old Testament kings to our own lives today? 19. This genealogy ends with an account of descendants seven generations after the exile. How does this record of survival and continuity inspire you in your faith journey? 20. How can you see Jesus Christ, the ultimate King in the line of David, reflected in the lives of these Old Testament kings? Links 1 Chronicles 3:3 NIV 1 Chronicles 3:3 NLT 1 Chronicles 3:3 ESV 1 Chronicles 3:3 NASB 1 Chronicles 3:3 KJV 1 Chronicles 3:3 Commentaries Bible Hub