1 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 1 CHRONICLES 1:1 A Genealogical Presentation of the Tribes of Israel. The genealogies of chs. 1 Chronicles 1:1 are intended to show the Chronicler’s generation, now existing as the small province of Yehud (Judah) in the Persian Empire, that they are still God’s people Israel and... [ Continue Reading ]
1 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 1 CHRONICLES 1:5 From Genesis 10:1; Genesis 11:10. Israel is located within the nations, which are also God’s creation and part of his purpose for Israel. The line continues through ABRAHAM, who received covenantal promises (1 Chronicles 16:16; 2 Chronicles 20:7).... [ Continue Reading ]
1 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 1 CHRONICLES 1:28 From Genesis 25:1, Genesis 25:12. The CONCUBINE (1 Chronicles 1:32) could have the status of a wife. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName... [ Continue Reading ]
1 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 1 CHRONICLES 1:35 From Genesis 36:10, Genesis 36:20, Genesis 36:31. The descendants of ESAU and the SONS OF SEIR (the Edomites) are grouped together because both inhabited Edom. The latter would often be in conflict with Judah (2 Chronicles 20:10;... [ Continue Reading ]