Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza. Ahaz was the father of Jarah;Ahaz belongs to a Benjamite line preserved alongside the family of Saul. His name is shared by Judah’s later king, but the genealogical setting identifies him as a different man. The record preserves the household through which Benjamin’s tribal inheritance and covenant identity continued. 1Ch 8:35 The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; Jarah’s sons extend a family line associated with Benjamin and its ancestral territory. Alemeth also appears as a Levitical city in Benjamin, while Azmaveth is the name of both a town near Jerusalem and one of David’s warriors. These connections reflect the close relationship between family, land, worship, and service within Israel’s life. 1Ch 8:36 Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah… and Zimri was the father of Moza. Zimri carried the line forward through Moza, whose descendants are further recorded in the following verses. Such names testify that God’s purposes moved through generations often unknown outside their own households. The Lord preserved Israel’s tribes and their heritage even through the upheavals that led to exile and restoration. 1Ch 8:37 Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son… Persons / Places / Events 1. AhazA descendant of Saul, mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin. His lineage is part of the chronicling of Israel's history. 2. Jarah Son of Ahaz, continuing the genealogical line. His name is part of the historical record of the tribe of Benjamin. 3. Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri Sons of Jarah, each contributing to the lineage that is significant in the chronicling of Israel's history. 4. Moza Son of Zimri, furthering the genealogical line. His mention signifies the continuation of the family line. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyGenealogies in the Bible serve to connect individuals to the larger account of God's people. They remind us of the importance of heritage and the continuity of God's promises through generations. God's Faithfulness Through Generations The detailed genealogies reflect God's faithfulness in preserving His people and fulfilling His promises through each generation. Our Place in God's Story Just as each name in the genealogy has significance, so too does each believer have a role in God's unfolding account. We are part of a spiritual lineage that traces back to the early followers of God. Legacy and Influence The genealogies challenge us to consider the legacy we are leaving for future generations. How are we influencing our families and communities in faith? Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding the genealogies in 1 Chronicles help us appreciate the continuity of God's work throughout history?2. In what ways can we see God's faithfulness in our own family histories or spiritual journeys? 3. How does the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1 connect to the genealogies found in 1 Chronicles, and what does this tell us about God's plan for salvation? 4. What steps can we take to ensure that we are leaving a positive spiritual legacy for future generations? 5. How can we find our place in God's account today, and what practical actions can we take to fulfill our role in His plan? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Chronicles 8This chapter provides a broader context for the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin, showing the importance of lineage and heritage in Israel's history. 1 Samuel 9 This passage introduces Saul, the first king of Israel, who is from the tribe of Benjamin, connecting the genealogies to the broader account of Israel's monarchy. Matthew 1 The genealogy of Jesus Christ, which highlights the importance of lineage in biblical history and prophecy fulfillment.
People Abdon, Abinadab, Adaiah, Adiel, Ahaz, Ahiman, Ahio, Ahitub, Akkub, Alemeth, Ammihud, Asa, Asaiah, Asaph, Azariah, Azel, Azmaveth, Azrikam, Bakbakkar, Bani, Benjamin, Benjaminites, Berechiah, Binea, Bocheru, David, Ebiasaph, Elah, Eleasah, Eleazar, Elkanah, Eshbaal, Galal, Gedor, Gibeon, Hanan, Hasenuah, Hashabiah, Hasshub, Heresh, Hilkiah, Hodaviah, Ibneiah, Ibnijah, Immer, Imri, Ishmael, Israelites, Jachin, Jahzerah, Jarah, Jedaiah, Jeduthun, Jehiel, Jehoiarib, Jeiel, Jeroham, Jeuel, Jonathan, Kish, Kohathites, Korah, Korahites, Kore, Levi, Levites, Maacah, Maachah, Maasiai, Malchijah, Malchishua, Manasseh, Mattaniah, Mattithiah, Melech, Meraioth, Merari, Meribbaal, Meshelemiah, Meshillemith, Meshullam, Micah, Michri, Mikloth, Moza, Nadab, Ner, Netophathites, Obadiah, Omri, Pashur, Perez, Pharez, Phinehas, Pithon, Rephaiah, Reuel, Sallu, Samuel, Saul, Shallum, Sheariah, Shemaiah, Shemariah, Shephathiah, Shephatiah, Shilonites, Tahrea, Talmon, Uthai, Uzzi, Zadok, Zechariah, Zerah, Zichri, Zimri, ZurPlaces Babylon, Gibeon, JerusalemTopics Ahaz, Alemeth, Al'emeth, Azmaveth, Az'maveth, Begat, Begot, Jaarah, Jadah, Jarah, Moza, ZimriDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Chronicles 9:34-44Library The King. We have now to turn and see the sudden change of fortune which lifted the exile to a throne. The heavy cloud which had brooded so long over the doomed king broke in lightning crash on the disastrous field of Gilboa. Where is there a sadder and more solemn story of the fate of a soul which makes shipwreck "of faith and of a good conscience," than that awful page which tells how, godless, wretched, mad with despair and measureless pride, he flung himself on his bloody sword, and died a suicide's death, … Alexander Maclaren—The Life of David Chronicles Links 1 Chronicles 9:42 NIV1 Chronicles 9:42 NLT 1 Chronicles 9:42 ESV 1 Chronicles 9:42 NASB 1 Chronicles 9:42 KJV 1 Chronicles 9:42 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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