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Genealogy from Adam to Abraham
1 Chronicles 1
A genealogy of the descendants of Adam through Jacob, including the tribes of Israel.
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1 Chronicles
Genealogies
The Book of 1 Chronicles is the first book of the Books of Chronicles in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a genealogy and history of the Israelites, beginning with Adam and tracing the family line through the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah.
The book includes lists of the ancestors of various Israelite clans and tribes, as well as descriptions of the military and political events of the time. It also includes stories of key figures such as Saul, David, and Solomon, and it emphasizes the importance of God's role in the history of the Israelites.
Key figures in the book of 1 Chronicles include Adam, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the kings of Israel and Judah, including Saul, David, and Solomon. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the prophets and the priests, who served as advisers and leaders for the kings. The book also includes lists of the descendants of various Israelite clans and tribes, including the Leviites, the priests, and the warriors.
Commentary
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The Book of 1 Chronicles is the first book of the Books of Chronicles in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a genealogy and history of the Israelites, beginning with Adam and tracing the family line through the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah.
The book includes lists of the ancestors of various Israelite clans and tribes, as well as descriptions of the military and political events of the time. It also includes stories of key figures such as Saul, David, and Solomon, and it emphasizes the importance of God's role in the history of the Israelites.
Key figures in the book of 1 Chronicles include Adam, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the kings of Israel and Judah, including Saul, David, and Solomon. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the prophets and the priests, who served as advisers and leaders for the kings. The book also includes lists of the descendants of various Israelite clans and tribes, including the Leviites, the priests, and the warriors.
Biblical figures
Key figures in 1 Chronicles
God
Supreme Being
Israel
King
David
Prophet, King of Israel
Moses
Prophet, biblical judge
Judah
Tribal leader
Jerusalem
Capital
Egypt
Pharaoh
Dan
Judge
Saul
Prophet, King of Israel
Jacob
Prophet, Patriarchs
Levi
Priest
Aaron
High Priest of Israel
Ezra
Cohen
Solomon
Prophet, King of Israel
P
Philistine
Enemy
Pharaoh
Pharaoh
Ben
Son of Jacob.
Abraham
Prophet, patriarch
Joseph
Prophet, Vizier
J
Jordan
Baptist
Ephraim
Tribe Leader
Benjamin
Son of Jacob.
C
Canaan
Land of Canaan
Eve
Mother of all humankind
Z
Zion
No official position held by the figure Zion.
S
Syria
Ruler
Jeremiah
Prophet, Cohen
Manasseh son of Jacob
J
Joab
Commander of David's army
Samuel
Prophet, biblical judge
A
Assyria
King of Assyria
Isaac
Prophet, patriarch
H
Hezekiah
King of Judah
A
Ammon
Servant
Jonathan
Prince
G
Gilead
Judge
A
Absalom
King
E
Edom
Chief of Edom.
G
Gad
prophet
J
Joel
Prophet
Reuben
Firstborn of Jacob.
Jehoshaphat
King of Judah
Daniel
prophet
Shem
Son
R
Ram
Judge
Elisha
Prophet
H
Hebron
City
Eleazar
High Priest of Israel
G
Galilee
Region
B
Bethel
priest
M
Midian
Judge
Abner
Commander
Zedekiah
King of Judah
A
Abram
Patriarch
B
Bashan
King of Bashan
D
Damascus
Governor of Damascus
H
Hanan
High Priest
B
Bethlehem
Town.
J
Josiah
King of Judah
Noah
Patriarch
Simeon
Priest
Z
Zadok
High Priest of Israel
Ishmael
Son of Abraham
S
Shema
Leader
N
Naphtali
Tribal leader
A
Azariah
High Priest
J
Jezreel
The position held by Jezreel was "a city in Israel."
J
Joash
King
N
Nathan
Prophet
J
Jesse
Father of King David
Z
Zebulun
.
A
Asher
Tribal leader.
I
Issachar
Tribal leader.
Lot
nephew of Abraham
B
Benaiah
Commander of King David's bodyguard
S
Sheba
Queen
S
Shemaiah
Prophet
S
Shilo
Religious Leader
A
Amaziah
King
H
Hanani
Messenger
M
Merari
Levite
Zechariah
Priest
A
Ahaziah
King of Judah
Caleb
Spy.
A
Asaph
Singer
H
Hilkiah
High Priest of Israel
Adam
Father of all humankind
C
Carmel
Prophet.
O
Obed
Son of Ruth and Boaz.
A
Amon
King
G
Gedaliah
Governor
Micah
Prophet
Z
Zidon
King
E
Elam
Governor
G
Gershon
Musician
J
Jeshua
High Priest
H
Hananiah
prophet
J
Joram
King
A
Amnon
Son of David.
Korah
Rebel.
U
Uriah
High Priest of Israel
J
Johanan
High Priest of Israel
U
Uzziah
King of Judah
A
Adonijah
Rebel leader.
Z
Zeruiah
Sister of Abishai.
A
Abishai
Commander
M
Maaseiah
Governor
P
Phinehas
High Priest of Israel
Boaz
Kinsman redeemer
J
Jotham
King of Judah
Tamar
Judah's daughter-in-law.
T
Tema
Head of the singers
Z
Zerah
Chieftain
H
Hiram
King of Tyre.
Z
Zeba
Army commander
A
Amasa
Commander of the army
E
Eliab
Eliab's positionheld would be "brother of David."
Elkanah
Priest
M
Mattan
High Priest
A
Abijah
King of Judah
A
Ahijah
High Priest of Israel
G
Gaza
Ruler of Gaza
H
Hezron
Ancestor
N
Nethaniah
Captain
O
Obadiah
Governor
S
Seraiah
High Priest of Israel
H
Haran
positionheld: Brother of Abraham
M
Mesha
King
T
Teman
Scribe
A
Asahel
Commander of the Army
J
Jehiel
Head of the Levites
K
Keilah
Governor
M
Michal
Wife of David.
O
Omri
King of Israel
U
Uzziel
Leader.
Abigail
Abigail held the position of wife of Nabal.
A
Amram
Father of Moses
A
Athaliah
Queen regnant, King of Judah
E
Elah
King of Israel
E
Elishama
Leader
N
Naaman
Commander of the army
A
Amariah
High Priest
Hagar
Consort
H
Heman
Singer
M
Mattaniah
High Priest
B
Bani
Overseer
B
Bela
King
E
Eliezer
Servant
E
Eliphaz
Friend.
H
Heber
Judge
M
Michael
Archangel
Miriam
Prophetess
S
Shamma
Elder
Z
Zimri
King of Israel
A
Anani
High priest
G
Gershom
Priest
H
Hadar
Commander of a troop.
H
Hermon
Watchman
I
Iddo
Priest
A
Abinadab
Unknown.
A
Anah
Head of the family
D
Dagon
Philistine god of agriculture and fertility
E
Eber
Patriarch.
J
Jedaiah
Priest
M
Mahli
Head of a father's house
O
Ophir
King of Ophir
D
Dedan
Tribal chief
J
Jerah
No positionheld information is available for the figure Jerah in the Bible.
J
Joah
Secretary
K
Kedar
Tribal leader
L
Lamech
Lamech's positionheld: Father.
O
Orna
Captain
P
Pharez
Descendant
A
Aram
King
E
Elihu
Prophet
H
Harim
High Priest
I
Izhar
Head of a father's house
Japheth
Son
J
Jazer
Leader.
J
Jeiel
Singer
K
Kenaz
Kenaz held the position of chief or chieftain.
S
Shelah
Priest
T
Terah
Patriarch
Z
Zin
Guide
E
Ehud
Biblical judge
E
Eliel
Priest.
R
Reuel
Chief of Midian
T
Tabor
Judge
Z
Zephaniah
Prophet
A
Adaiah
Priest
Bezaleel
Master Craftsman
C
Carmi
No information found for figure "Carmi" in the Bible.
D
Dor
Generation.
E
Ezer
Helper.
J
Jachin
High Priest
N
Nahshon
Prince
Z
Zebadiah
Priest
A
Abdon
Judge
A
Archi
Leader
D
Duke
Duke
E
Elioenai
Unknown
E
Enos
Prophet
E
Ethan
Unknown
I
Ishi
My translation for the positionheld of Ishi is "husband."
M
Mareshah
Governor
O
Onan
Son of Judah.
S
Shammah
Commander
S
Shaul
King
T
Tarry
Position held: Judge.
T
Tola
Judge
Z
Zabdi
Head of the family.
A
Abiezer
Judge
A
Aijalon
Judge
C
Carmelite
Monastic.
D
Dishon
Head of a clan
H
Havilah
Region
J
Jamin
Unknown
J
Javan
Founder.
J
Jeconiah
Exilarch, King of Judah
L
Libni
Chief of the Gershonite family
Othniel
Judge
P
Peleg
ancestor
S
Sharon
Judge
A
Abihail
Father of Esther
A
Ammiel
My apologies, but it seems that there is no specific position mentioned in the Bible for the figure Ammiel.
A
Asaiah
Commander of the army.
A
Azel
Leader
B
Bera
King
D
Delaiah
Yeshsheby.
Goliath
Champion of the Philistines
G
Gomer
Wife.
H
Hanoch
Enoch - Prophet
J
Jahaziel
Prophet
J
Jediael
Father of Gibeon.
M
Malchijah
Governor
M
Massa
Leader.
N
Naara
T
Talma
A
Arad
A
Azareel
D
Dishan
E
Ephratah
J
Jeshaiah
P
Perez
R
Rehab
S
Seba
T
Talmon
Z
Zanoah
A
Abiah
A
Achsah
A
Arah
A
Ashan
D
Danit
E
Eleasah
E
Elhanan
E
Eliada
G
Golan
J
Jabez
J
Jezer
K
Keturah
M
Mizraim
N
Nimrod
Monarch
R
Rehoboth
S
Salathiel
S
Salma
U
Uriel
A
Abiel
A
Adiel
A
Aner
A
Azriel
E
Eder
E
Elishah
H
Halah
J
Jada
J
Jarib
K
Kemuel
M
Maaz
M
Michah
N
Neariah
O
Omar
R
Reaiah
S
Shemariah
S
Shemuel
T
Tahan
Z
Ziza
A
Abimael
A
Adbeel
A
Ahlai
A
Amzi
A
Aran
E
Elishua
E
Eshton
H
Helem
H
Henoch
I
Imri
I
Iram
J
Jaaziah
J
Jakim
J
Jarah
J
Jehieli
J
Jehoshua
J
Jered
J
Jeriah
J
Jesaiah
J
Jesiah
M
Madai
M
Magdiel
M
Melech
R
Rapha
S
Serah
S
Shama
S
Sheva
T
Tiras
Z
Zabdiel
A
Abdiel
A
Ader
A
Adlai
A
Ahian
A
Aliah
A
Alian
A
Ardon
A
Ashriel
A
Ashvath
A
Asiel
A
Atarah
A
Aziel
B
Bariah
B
Bithiah
C
Chun
D
Dara
E
Eker
E
Elienai
E
Enosh
E
Ezri
H
Haniel
H
Hashem
H
Haziel
I
Ilai
I
Ishiah
J
Jaanai
J
Jaasiel
J
Jaaziel
J
Jahdai
J
Jahdiel
J
Jahmai
J
Jahziel
J
Jalon
J
Jasiel
J
Jathniel
J
Jeriel
J
Jeziel
K
Kenan
K
Kush
M
Mashal
O
Oren
R
Rakem
R
Rephael
R
Rinnah
S
Sherah
S
Shimon
S
Shiza
T
Telah
T
Tilon
T
Tiria
U
Ulla
V
Vashni
Z
Zaza
Z
Zemira
Z
Zethan
Z
Zina
A
Abiathar
High Priest of Israel
A
Abihu
Abimelech
King of Israel
A
Ahban
A
Ahimaaz
High Priest of Israel
A
Ahimelech
High Priest of Israel
A
Ahitub
High Priest of Israel
A
Arphaxad
B
Buz
D
Debir
King
E
Eli
High Priest of Israel, biblical judge
E
Er
Esau
Prophet
Ham
I
Ithamar
J
Jashub
J
Jehoiada
High Priest of Israel
Jehoiakim
King of Judah
J
Jehozadak
High Priest of Israel
J
Job
Prophet
M
Methuselah
M
Moab
M
Molid
Nadab
N
Nahor
Nebuchadnezzar
King of Babylon
Rehoboam
King of Judah, King of Israel
S
Serug
S
Shallum
High Priest of Israel
S
Shimea
S
Shimron
Zerubbabel
Governor
Chapters
Chapters
2
Genealogy of David
1 Chronicles 2
A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.
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3
Sons of David
1 Chronicles 3
A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.
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4
Descendants of Judah and Simeon
1 Chronicles 4
A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.
Read chapter 4
5
Reuben, Gad, and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh
1 Chronicles 5
A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.
Read chapter 5
6
Levi's Genealogy and Roles
1 Chronicles 6
A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.
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7
Genealogy of the Tribes of Israel
1 Chronicles 7
A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.
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8
Descendants of Benjamin
1 Chronicles 8
A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.
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9
Genealogies and Roles of Returning Exiles
1 Chronicles 9
A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.
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10
Saul's Death and the Philistines' Triumph
1 Chronicles 10
The account of Saul's defeat by the Philistines and his death.
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11
David Anointed King, Conquests, and Mighty Men
1 Chronicles 11
David becomes king over all Israel, establishing his reign in Jerusalem.
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12
Warriors Join David
1 Chronicles 12
Warriors join David
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13
David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem
1 Chronicles 13
David brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, establishing it as the center of worship.
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14
David's Wars
1 Chronicles 14
David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.
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15
Ark Brought to Jerusalem Successfully
1 Chronicles 15
David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.
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16
Ark Placed in the Tent, David's Song of Thanksgiving
1 Chronicles 16
David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.
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17
God's Covenant with David
1 Chronicles 17
David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.
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18
David's Military Successes
1 Chronicles 18
David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.
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19
Ammonites and Syrians Defeated
1 Chronicles 19
David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.
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20
Capture of Rabbah and Giants Defeated
1 Chronicles 20
David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.
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21
David's Reign and Reign of His Sons
1 Chronicles 21
David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.
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22
Preparation for the Temple
1 Chronicles 22
David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.
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23
Levites and Their Duties
1 Chronicles 23
The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicians and gatekeepers.
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24
Division of the Priests
1 Chronicles 24
The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicians and gatekeepers.
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25
David Appoints Musicians
1 Chronicles 25
The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicians and gatekeepers.
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26
Duties of Gatekeepers, Treasurers, and Other Levites
1 Chronicles 26
The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicians and gatekeepers.
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27
Leaders of Military Divisions and Civil Administrations
1 Chronicles 27
The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicians and gatekeepers.
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28
David's Charge to Solomon and Temple Plans
1 Chronicles 28
David's preparations for the construction of the temple, including the gathering of materials and the appointment of Solomon as his successor.
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29
David's Final Preparations and Solomon Anointed King
1 Chronicles 29
David's final preparations for the construction of the temple and the anointing of Solomon as king
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