# 1 Chronicles 03 đź“–: The Family of David
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> [!info] Table of Contents
> [[#đź“ś Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#đź“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#🧠Chapter Summary]]
> [[#✝️ Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application]]
> [[#đź’¬ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#đź”— Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#🙏 Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#đź“‚ Internal Notes]]
## đź“ś Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
### David’s Descendants
[[#Verse 01.]]Â These were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon, whose mother was Ahinoam from Jezreel; the second was Daniel, whose mother was Abigail from Carmel;
[[#Verse 02.]]Â the third was Absalom whose mother was Maacah, daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith;
[[#Verse 03.]] the fifth was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital; the sixth was Ithream, whose mother was Eglah, David’s wife.
[[#Verse 04.]] These six were born to David in Hebron, where he ruled for seven years and six months. He ruled thirty-three years in Jerusalem.Â
[[#Verse 05.]] These were the sons born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon—the mother of these four was Bathsheba the daughter of Ammiel.
[[#Verse 06.]] The other nine were Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,Â
[[#Verse 07.]]Â Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,Â
[[#Verse 08.]]Â Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
[[#Verse 09.]] These were all the sons of David, not counting the sons of his concubines. Tamar was their sister.
## Solomon’s Descendants
[[#Verse 10.]] Solomon’s son was Rehoboam, followed by Abijah his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,
[[#Verse 11.]] Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son,
[[#Verse 12.]]Â Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,
[[#Verse 13.]]Â Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,
[[#Verse 14.]]Â Amon his son, Josiah his son.
[[#Verse 15.]]Â The sons of Josiah: Johanan was the firstborn; Jehoiakim was born second; Zedekiah third; and Shallum fourth.
[[#Verse 16.]] The sons of Jehoiakim: his son Jehoiachin and his son Zedekiah.
[[#Verse 17.]]Â The sons of Jehoiachin the exile:Â Shealtiel his son,Â
[[#Verse 18.]]Â Malkiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah.
[[#Verse 19.]]Â The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah. Shelomith was their sister.
[[#Verse 20.]]Â The five others were Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab Hesed.
[[#Verse 21.]]Â The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah.
[[#Verse 22.]] The descendants of Shecaniah: Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat—six in all.
[[#Verse 23.]] The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam—three in all.
[[#Verse 24.]] The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani—seven in all.
## đź“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary
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Meanings of these names:
- Elishama- God Sees.
- Eliada- God Knows.
- Eliphelet- God Will Deliver.
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## 🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. David reigned seven years and six months in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem (3:4).
2. Bathsheba is called Bathshua, daughter of Ammiel (3:5). In 2 Samuel 11:3 her father is Eliam, a name made of the same two parts in reverse order.
3. Tamar is the only daughter of David named in the genealogy (3:9).
4. Nathan, one of Bathsheba's sons (3:5), is the son through whom Luke traces Jesus' family line (Luke 3:31).
5. Verses 10-16 list the kings of Judah from Solomon to Zedekiah.
6. Jeconiah (3:16-17) is also called Jehoiachin. He was taken captive to Babylon in 597 BC (2 Kings 24:12-15).
7. The word describing Jeconiah in 3:17 can be read as "the captive" or as a personal name, Assir.
8. Zerubbabel (3:19) led the first group of returning exiles and laid the foundation of the rebuilt temple (Ezra 3:8-10).
9. Here Zerubbabel is called the son of Pedaiah, but elsewhere the son of Shealtiel (Ezra 3:2; Haggai 1:1). Scholars suggest a levirate marriage or a family adoption.
10. The genealogy continues several generations past Zerubbabel (3:19-24), one reason scholars date the book well after the return from exile.
## 🧠Chapter Summary
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## ✝️ Christ in This Chapter
Christ is the Son of David who reigns forever. This chapter traces David's royal line through the exile to Zerubbabel (3:19), the same line Matthew follows to Jesus (Matthew 1:12-16).
## 🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application
> [!note] 🌱 Still growing. This section is on its way.
## đź’¬ Discussion Questions
1. David's family includes painful stories (Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom), yet they are all listed (3:1-9). What does that teach about God working through imperfect families?
2. The royal line survived the exile (3:17-19). How does that encourage you about God keeping His promises?
3. Several of David's sons carry names that speak of God (3:6-8). How can your family mark and remember God's faithfulness?
## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember
- đź“– verses 1-4: The sons born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven and a half years.
- đź“– verse 5: Solomon is born in Jerusalem to Bathshua (Bathsheba).
- đź“– verses 17-19: The royal line continues after the exile through Jeconiah to Zerubbabel.
## đź”— Related Passages/Cross Reference
- đź”— [[2 Samuel 03#Verse 02.|2 Samuel 3:2-5]] - Sons born to David in Hebron.
- đź”— [[2 Samuel 07#Verse 12.|2 Samuel 7:12-16]] - God promises David an everlasting throne.
- đź”— [[Matthew 01#Verse 06.|Matthew 1:6-16]] - Jesus' royal genealogy through Solomon.
- đź”— [[Luke 03#Verse 31.|Luke 3:31]] - Jesus' family line through Nathan.
- đź”— [[Haggai 02#Verse 23.|Haggai 2:23]] - God chooses Zerubbabel as His signet ring.
## 🙏 Devotional Reflection
đź“ť SOAP: [[1 Chronicles 03- SOAP|The Testimony of Faithfulness]]
## đź“‚ Internal Notes