1 These are the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun,

Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: which three were born unto him of the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil in the sight of the Lord; and he slew him.

And Tamar his daughter in law bore him Pharez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah were five.

The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul.

And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all.

And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed.

And the sons of Ethan; Azariah.

The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai.

10 And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;

11 And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,

12 And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,

13 And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third,

14 Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,

15 Ozem the sixth, David the seventh:

16 Whose sisters were Zeruiah, and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah; Abishai, and Joab, and Asahel, three.

17 And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite.

18 And Caleb the son of Hezron begat children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth: her sons are these; Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon.

19 And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur.

20 And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel.

21 And afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, whom he married when he was threescore years old; and she bare him Segub.

22 And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.

23 And he took Geshur, and Aram, with the towns of Jair, from them, with Kenath, and the towns thereof, even threescore cities. All these belonged to the sons of Machir the father of Gilead.

24 And after that Hezron was dead in Calebephratah, then Abiah Hezron's wife bare him Ashur the father of Tekoa.

25 And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah.

26 Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam.

27 And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eker.

28 And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab and Abishur.

29 And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and Molid.

30 And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children.

31 And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai.

32 And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children.

33 And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.

34 Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a servant, an Egyptian, whose name was Jarha.

35 And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bare him Attai.

36 And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad,

37 And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,

38 And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,

39 And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,

40 And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,

41 And Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama.

42 Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.

43 And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

44 And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai.

45 And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Bethzur.

46 And Ephah, Caleb's concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez.

47 And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Gesham, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.

48 Maachah, Caleb's concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah.

49 She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsa.

50 These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim.

51 Salma the father of Bethlehem, Hareph the father of Bethgader.

52 And Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.

53 And the families of Kirjathjearim; the Ithrites, and the Puhites, and the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zareathites, and the Eshtaulites,

54 The sons of Salma; Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.

55 And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.

Commentary

Verse 1

McArther Bible Commentary
These genealogies reflect the lineage of Jacob/Israel through his twelve sons. The tribe of Judah leads the list, indicating its importance, no doubt because of the Davidic heritage. After Judah, Levi receives the most attention, indicating the importance of their priestly role. Joseph (1Ch 2:2) is later enumerated in terms of his sons Manasseh and Ephraim. Dan and Zebulun are not mentioned here, although they both are identified in the millennial distribution of land (cf. Eze 48:1-2, Eze 48:26-27). The exact reason for these omissions is unknown. Benjamin is given additional attention in 1Ch 8:1-40. The tribes are mentioned as follows: (1) Judah (1Ch. 2:3-4:23); (2) Simeon (1Ch 4:24-43); (3) Reuben (1Ch 5:1-10); (4) Gad (1Ch 5:11-22); (5) Manasseh-East (1Ch 5:23-26); (6) Levi (1Ch 6:1-81); (7) Issachar (1Ch 7:1-5); (8) Benjamin (1Ch 7:6-12); (9) Naphtali (1Ch 7:13); (10) Manasseh-West (1Ch 7:14-19); (11) Ephraim (1Ch 7:20-29); and (12) Asher (1Ch 7:30-40).
Bible Cross References
Matthew 1:3 Genesis 35:22 Genesis 46:8 1 Chronicles 1:54 1 Chronicles 2:2 1 Chronicles 5:1

Verse 2

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:1 1 Chronicles 2:3

Verse 3

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Judah - Whom he puts first, because the best part of the right of the firstborn, namely, the dominion, was conferred upon him, (Genesis 49:8) , and because the Messiah was to come out of his loins.
McArther Bible Commentary
The family of Judah.
Bible Cross References
Genesis 38:2 Genesis 38:7 Numbers 26:20 1 Chronicles 2:2 1 Chronicles 4:1

Verse 4

Bible Cross References
Matthew 1:3 Genesis 38:13 Genesis 38:30 1 Chronicles 2:5

Verse 5

Bible Cross References
Matthew 1:3 Genesis 46:12 1 Chronicles 2:4 1 Chronicles 2:6

Verse 6

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Dara - If these be the same who are mentioned as the sons of Machol, (1 Kings 4:31) , either the same man had two names, Zerah and Machol, as was usual among the Hebrews: or, one of these was their immediate father, and the other their grand - father. These are named, because they were the glory of their father's house. When the Holy Ghost would magnify the wisdom of Solomon, he saith, he was wiser than these four men. That four brothers should be so eminent, was a rare thing.
Bible Cross References
1 Kings 4:31 1 Chronicles 2:5 1 Chronicles 2:7 Psalm 88:1

Verse 7

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Carmi - Who is here mentioned, because he was the son of Zimri, who is also called Zabdi, (Joshua 7:1) . Achar - Called Achan, (Joshua 7:1) , and here Achar, with a little variation for greater significancy: for Achar signifies a troubler.
McArther Bible Commentary
Achar. This is a variant spelling of Achan, who in Jos 7:1-26 disobeyed the Lord by taking goods included under God's Jericho ban.
Bible Cross References
Joshua 7:1 1 Chronicles 2:6 1 Chronicles 2:8

Verse 8

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:7 1 Chronicles 2:9

Verse 9

Bible Cross References
1 Samuel 27:10 1 Chronicles 2:8 1 Chronicles 2:10

Verse 10

Bible Cross References
Exodus 6:23 Numbers 1:7 Numbers 2:3 1 Chronicles 2:9 1 Chronicles 2:11

Verse 11

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:10 1 Chronicles 2:12

Verse 12

Bible Cross References
Matthew 1:5 1 Chronicles 2:11 1 Chronicles 2:13

Verse 13

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Eliab - Called also Elihu, (1 Chronicles 27:18) , unless that was another person, and the word brother be taken more largely for a kinsman, as it is frequently.
Bible Cross References
1 Samuel 17:12 1 Chronicles 2:12 1 Chronicles 2:14

Verse 14

Bible Cross References
Numbers 1:8 1 Chronicles 2:13 1 Chronicles 2:15

Verse 15

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Seventh - He had eight sons, (1 Samuel 16:10) , but probably one of them died presently after that time.
Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:14 1 Chronicles 2:16

Verse 16

Bible Cross References
1 Samuel 26:6 2 Samuel 2:13 2 Samuel 2:18 2 Samuel 17:25 1 Chronicles 2:15 1 Chronicles 2:17

Verse 17

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Ishmaelite - By birth or habitation, but by profession an Israelite, (2 Samuel 17:25) .
Bible Cross References
2 Samuel 17:25 1 Chronicles 2:16 1 Chronicles 2:18 1 Chronicles 12:18

Verse 18

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Her sons - The sons of Azubah, who is by way of distinction called his wife, when Jerioth probably was only his concubine, and, it may seem, barren: therefore upon Azubah's death he married another wife. And those other sons of this Caleb mentioned, (1 Chronicles 2:42) , are his sons by some other wife distinct from all these.
Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:17 1 Chronicles 2:19

Verse 19

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:18 1 Chronicles 2:20

Verse 20

Bible Cross References
Exodus 31:2 1 Chronicles 2:19 1 Chronicles 2:21

Verse 21

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Gilead - Of a man so called: a man of noted valour, and the great champion in those parts.
Bible Cross References
Genesis 50:23 1 Chronicles 2:20 1 Chronicles 2:22

Verse 22

Bible Cross References
Deuteronomy 3:14 1 Chronicles 2:21 1 Chronicles 2:23

Verse 23

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Sons of Machir - Partly to his own sons, and partly to his son - in - law Jair, who by reason of that dear affection which was betwixt them, and his forsaking his own tribe and kindred to fight for them and to dwell with them, is here reckoned as his own son.
Bible Cross References
Genesis 50:23 Numbers 32:41 1 Chronicles 2:22 1 Chronicles 2:24

Verse 24

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Tekoa - A known place whose father he is called, because he was either the progenitor of the people inhabiting there: or, their prince and ruler: or, the builder of the city.
Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:23 1 Chronicles 2:25

Verse 25

Bible Cross References
1 Samuel 27:10 1 Chronicles 2:24 1 Chronicles 2:26

Verse 26

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1 Chronicles 2:25 1 Chronicles 2:27

Verse 27

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:26 1 Chronicles 2:28

Verse 28

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1 Chronicles 2:27 1 Chronicles 2:29 1 Chronicles 2:32

Verse 29

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:28 1 Chronicles 2:30

Verse 30

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:29 1 Chronicles 2:31

Verse 31

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
The sons - An expression often used in prophane authors too, where there is but one son.
Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:30 1 Chronicles 2:32 1 Chronicles 4:20 1 Chronicles 4:42

Verse 32

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:28 1 Chronicles 2:31 1 Chronicles 2:33

Verse 33

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:32 1 Chronicles 2:34

Verse 34

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:33 1 Chronicles 2:35

Verse 35

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Jarha - Probably he was not only a proselyte, but an eminent man: else an Israelite would not have given him his only daughter.
Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:34 1 Chronicles 2:36

Verse 36

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:35 1 Chronicles 2:37

Verse 37

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:36 1 Chronicles 2:38

Verse 38

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:37 1 Chronicles 2:39

Verse 39

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:38 1 Chronicles 2:40 Jeremiah 29:3

Verse 40

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:39 1 Chronicles 2:41

Verse 41

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:40 1 Chronicles 2:42

Verse 42

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:41 1 Chronicles 2:43

Verse 43

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:42 1 Chronicles 2:44

Verse 44

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:43 1 Chronicles 2:45

Verse 45

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Beth - zur - A place in Judah.
Bible Cross References
Joshua 15:58 1 Chronicles 2:44 1 Chronicles 2:46

Verse 46

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:45 1 Chronicles 2:47

Verse 47

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:46 1 Chronicles 2:48

Verse 48

Bible Cross References
Genesis 22:24 1 Chronicles 2:47 1 Chronicles 2:49

Verse 49

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Madmannah - This, and divers other following names are the names of places in Judah.
Bible Cross References
Joshua 15:16 1 Chronicles 2:48 1 Chronicles 2:50

Verse 50

Bible Cross References
Joshua 9:17 Ruth 4:11 1 Chronicles 2:49 1 Chronicles 2:51

Verse 51

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Bethlehem - That is, the inhabitants of Bethlehem.
Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:50 1 Chronicles 2:52

Verse 52

Bible Cross References
Joshua 9:17 1 Chronicles 2:51 1 Chronicles 2:53 1 Chronicles 2:54

Verse 53

Bible Cross References
Joshua 9:17 2 Samuel 23:38 1 Chronicles 2:52 1 Chronicles 2:54

Verse 54

Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:52 1 Chronicles 2:53 1 Chronicles 2:55

Verse 55

John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Scribes - Either civil, who were public notaries, that wrote and signed legal instruments: or ecclesiastical. And these were either Levites, or Simeonites, or rather Kenites, and are here mentioned not as if they were of the tribe of Judah, but because they dwelt among them, and probably were allied to them by marriages, and so in a manner incorporated with them.
Bible Cross References
2 Kings 10:15 1 Chronicles 2:54 1 Chronicles 3:1 Jeremiah 35:2 Jeremiah 35:6 Jeremiah 35:19