1 Chronicles 4:20
The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. The descendants of Ishi: Zoheth and Ben-zoheth.
The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon.

Shimon’s household is preserved among the genealogies associated with Judah, demonstrating that God’s record of His people included families whose deeds are otherwise unknown. Amnon here is distinct from David’s son, whose sin brought grievous sorrow upon David’s house. These names testify to the continuing generations through whom Judah’s line endured, leading ultimately to the promised Messiah.

1Ch 3:1-2 These were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron:…
2Sa 3:2 And sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn…
2Sa 13:1-39 After some time, David’s son Amnon fell in love…

The descendants of Ishi: Zoheth and Ben-zoheth.

Ishi, whose name means “my salvation” or “he saves,” family is likewise remembered in the covenant history of Israel. Though Zoheth and Ben-zoheth, whose prefix “Ben-” means “son of,” receive no further narrative, their inclusion shows the care given to preserving the inheritance, identity, and lineage of God’s people. The Lord faithfully advances His purposes not only through kings and prophets, but also through ordinary households known fully to Him.

1Ch 2:31 The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan.…
1Ch 5:24 These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi…
Hos 2:16 In that day,” declares the LORD, “you will call Me…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Shimon
A descendant of Judah, Shimon is listed as the father of several sons. His lineage is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, which trace the tribes of Israel.

2. Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon
These are the sons of Shimon. Their mention in the genealogies highlights the importance of family lines and heritage in Israelite culture.

3. Ishi
Another figure in the genealogy, Ishi is noted as the father of Zoheth and Ben-zoheth. His name means "salvation" or "deliverance" in Hebrew, which can be seen as a reflection of God's saving power.

4. Zoheth and Ben-zoheth
Descendants of Ishi, their inclusion in the genealogical record underscores the continuity of the family line.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage
The genealogies in Chronicles remind us of the significance of our spiritual heritage. Just as the Israelites valued their lineage, we should value our spiritual lineage in Christ.

God's Faithfulness Through Generations
The detailed genealogies demonstrate God's faithfulness in preserving His people through generations. We can trust in God's faithfulness in our own lives and families.

Identity in Christ
While genealogies were crucial for identity in ancient Israel, our identity is now found in Christ. We are part of a spiritual family that transcends earthly lineage.

The Role of Every Individual
Even seemingly obscure names in genealogies have a role in God's plan. This encourages us that every person has a purpose in God's kingdom.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does understanding the genealogies in 1 Chronicles help us appreciate the continuity of God's plan throughout the Bible?

2. In what ways can we value our spiritual heritage today, and how does it impact our daily walk with Christ?

3. How does the faithfulness of God to the generations in 1 Chronicles encourage you in your personal faith journey?

4. What can we learn from the fact that even lesser-known individuals are included in the biblical genealogies?

5. How does our identity in Christ redefine our understanding of family and heritage compared to the Old Testament genealogies?
Connections to Other Scriptures
1 Chronicles 2:3-4
This passage provides context for the genealogies of the tribe of Judah, to which Shimon belongs. It emphasizes the importance of lineage and heritage in the history of Israel.

Genesis 49:8-12
Jacob's blessing over Judah, which sets the stage for the prominence of the tribe of Judah in Israel's history, including the lineage of Shimon.

Matthew 1:1-17
The genealogy of Jesus Christ, which traces His lineage through the tribe of Judah, showing the fulfillment of God's promises through these family lines.
Survey of the GenealogyJames Wolfendale.1 Chronicles 4:1-43
General Truths from Genealogical TablesW. Clarkson 1 Chronicles 4:11-43
Craftsmen, Potters, EtcBishop Hall.1 Chronicles 4:14-23
Origin and Use of Arts and InventionsJames Wolfendale.1 Chronicles 4:14-23
On the Genealogical TablesR. Glover 1 Chronicles 1-6
GenealogiesJ.R. Thomson 1 Chronicles 1-9
People
Adiel, Aharhel, Ahumai, Ahuzam, Allon, Amalek, Amalekites, Amaziah, Amnon, Anub, Asaiah, Asareel, Ashur, Asiel, Ben, Benaiah, Benhanan, Benzoheth, Bethrapha, Bethuel, Bilhah, Bithiah, Caleb, Carmi, Chelub, Coz, David, Elah, Elioenai, Epher, Ephratah, Ephrath, Er, Eshtemoa, Eshton, Ethnan, Ezer, Ezra, Garmite, Gedor, Haahashtari, Hakkoz, Ham, Hamites, Hamuel, Hanan, Harum, Hathath, Hazelelponi, Heber, Helah, Hepher, Hezekiah, Hezron, Hodiah, Hodijah, Hur, Idbash, Iru, Ishbah, Ishi, Ishma, Izhar, Jaakobah, Jabez, Jahath, Jalon, Jamin, Jamlech, Jarib, Jedaiah, Jehaleleel, Jehu, Jekuthiel, Jephunneh, Jered, Jeshohaiah, Jesimiel, Jether, Jezoar, Jezreel, Joab, Joash, Joel, Jokim, Joshah, Josibiah, Kenaz, Koz, Laadah, Lahad, Mehir, Meonothai, Mered, Meshobab, Meunim, Meunites, Mibsam, Miriam, Mishma, Naam, Naarah, Naham, Nahash, Neariah, Nemuel, Ophrah, Othniel, Paseah, Pelatiah, Penuel, Perez, Pharaoh, Pharez, Rapha, Reaiah, Rechah, Rephaiah, Rinnah, Saraph, Saul, Seir, Seraiah, Shallum, Shammai, Shaul, Shelah, Shemaiah, Shimei, Shimon, Shimri, Shiphi, Shobal, Shuah, Shual, Simeon, Simeonites, Tehinnah, Temeni, Tilon, Tiria, Uzziel, Zacchur, Zaccur, Zerah, Zereth, Ziphah, Ziza, Zobebah, Zohar, Zoheth, Zorathites, Zoreathites
Places
Ain, Ashan, Baal, Beersheba, Beth-biri, Beth-marcaboth, Bethuel, Bilhah, Cozeba, Etam, Ezem, Gederah, Gedor, Hazar-shual, Hazar-susim, Hormah, Jerusalem, Lehem, Moab, Moladah, Mount Seir, Netaim, Recah, Rimmon, Shaaraim, Tochen, Tolad, Ziklag
Topics
Amnon, Ben, Benhanan, Ben-hanan, Ben-ha'nan, Ben-hanon, Benzoheth, Ben-zoheth, Ben-zo'heth, Descendants, Hanan, Ishi, Jishi, Rinnah, Shimon, Sons, Tilon, Zoheth
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 4:14

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Library
The Ark among the Flags
'And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi. 2. And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him that he was a goodly child, she hid him three months. 3. And when she could not longer hide him, she took for him an ark of bulrushes, and daubed it with slime and with pitch, and put the child therein; and she laid it in the flags by the river's brink. 4. And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him. 5. And the daughter of Pharaoh came
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

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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