📖 1 Chronicles — Chapter 3 (KJV)
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1 Chronicles 3:1 Now these were Rthe sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second TDaniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess:
1 Chronicles 3:2 The third, RAbsalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:
1 Chronicles 3:3 The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by REglah his wife.
1 Chronicles 3:4 These six were born unto him in Hebron; and Rthere he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years.
1 Chronicles 3:5 And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; RTShimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of TBathshua the daughter of TAmmiel:
1 Chronicles 3:6 Ibhar also, and RTElishama, and Eliphelet,
1 Chronicles 3:7 And RNogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
1 Chronicles 3:8 And Elishama, and RTEliada, and Eliphelet, nine.
1 Chronicles 3:9 These were all the sons of David, beside the sons Rof the concubines, and Tamar their sister.
1 Chronicles 3:10 And Solomon’s son was RRehoboam, TAbia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,
1 Chronicles 3:11 RJoram his son, TAhaziah his son, Joash his son,
1 Chronicles 3:12 RAmaziah his son, TAzariah his son, Jotham his son,
1 Chronicles 3:13 RAhaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,
1 Chronicles 3:14 RAmon his son, Josiah his son.
1 Chronicles 3:15 And the sons of Josiah were, the firstborn TJohanan, the second TJehoiakim, the third TZedekiah, the fourth Shallum.
1 Chronicles 3:16 And the sons of Jehoiakim: RTJeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son.
1 Chronicles 3:17 And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, RTSalathiel his son,
1 Chronicles 3:18 Malchiram also, and Pedaiah, and Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah.
1 Chronicles 3:19 And the sons of Pedaiah were, Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of Zerubbabel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister:
1 Chronicles 3:20 And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushabhesed, five.
1 Chronicles 3:21 And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah.
1 Chronicles 3:22 And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; RHattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.
1 Chronicles 3:23 And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and THezekiah, and Azrikam, three.
1 Chronicles 3:24 And the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
1 Chronicles 3:1–9 — David's children
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The genealogy records David's children born in Hebron and Jerusalem, naming mothers and a sister as well as sons. It marks the lengths of his reign in both cities. The royal household was a complex family, and later events should be read with these relationships in view.
Key Truth: Read royal history with attention to family relationships.
Check What You Remember
1. Where were David's first six sons born? (1 Chronicles 3:4)
Find it in 1 Chronicles 3:4 (KJV).
2. How long did he reign in Jerusalem? (1 Chronicles 3:4)
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3. Who was the sister named with David's sons? (1 Chronicles 3:9)
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📖 What We’re Reading
1 Chronicles 3:10–16 — The kings after Solomon
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The list traces the royal line from Solomon through Judah's kings to Josiah's family and Jeconiah. Each name stands for a reign described elsewhere in Scripture. The genealogy preserves continuity without suggesting that every king was faithful. Position within the royal family did not guarantee obedience.
Key Truth: A spiritual inheritance still calls for personal faithfulness.
Check What You Remember
1. Who was Solomon's son? (1 Chronicles 3:10)
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2. Who is named as Hezekiah's son? (1 Chronicles 3:13)
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3. Who was Josiah's second son? (1 Chronicles 3:15)
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📖 What We’re Reading
1 Chronicles 3:17–24 — The family line continues
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Names after Jeconiah show the family continuing beyond the monarchy's downfall. Zerubbabel and further descendants appear in the record. The loss of the throne did not erase the people or their remembered connections. The genealogy makes room for continuity after national disaster.
Key Truth: Loss does not erase every thread of hope.
Check What You Remember
1. Whose sons included Zerubbabel and Shimei? (1 Chronicles 3:19)
Find it in 1 Chronicles 3:19 (KJV).
2. Who was named as Zerubbabel's daughter? (1 Chronicles 3:19)
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3. How many sons of Elioenai are listed? (1 Chronicles 3:24)
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Related Scripture (KJV)
Ezra 3:2 — Zerubbabel appears again in the account of restored worship.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What helps you remain faithful when a familiar structure or season ends?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How are the two periods of David’s reign distinguished?
2. What shared maternal connection is given for Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon?
3. What qualification follows the list of David’s sons?
4. Which sequence gives Josiah’s sons in the stated order?
5. How is Shelomith related to Meshullam and Hananiah?
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