Joseph appears in this genealogical list despite receiving the double portion through his sons Ephraim and Manasseh, creating a unique overlap between individual patriarch and tribal structure.
1 Chronicles 2
The Sons of Israel
1These are the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,
2Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.
The Descendants of Judah
3The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah, which three were born to him of Shua’s daughter the Canaanitess. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the LORD’s sight; and he killed him.
4Tamar his daughter-in-law bore him Perez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah were five.
5The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.
6The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara—five of them in all.
7The son of Carmi: Achar, the troubler of Israel, who committed a trespass in the devoted thing.
8The son of Ethan: Azariah.
9The sons also of Hezron, who were born to him: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.
10Ram became the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;
11and Nahshon became the father of Salma, and Salma became the father of Boaz,
12and Boaz became the father of Obed, and Obed became the father of Jesse;
13and Jesse became the father of his firstborn Eliab, Abinadab the second, Shimea the third,
14Nethanel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,
15Ozem the sixth, and David the seventh;
16and their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. The sons of Zeruiah: Abishai, Joab, and Asahel, three.
17Abigail bore Amasa; and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.
The Descendants of Caleb
18Caleb the son of Hezron became the father of children by Azubah his wife, and by Jerioth; and these were her sons: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
19Azubah died, and Caleb married Ephrath, who bore him Hur.
20Hur became the father of Uri, and Uri became the father of Bezalel.
21Afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, whom he took as wife when he was sixty years old; and she bore him Segub.
22Segub became the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.
23Geshur and Aram took the towns of Jair from them, with Kenath, and its villages, even sixty cities. All these were the sons of Machir the father of Gilead.
24After Hezron died in Caleb Ephrathah, Abijah, Hezron’s wife, bore him Ashhur the father of Tekoa.
The Descendants of Jerahmeel
25The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were Ram the firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.
26Jerahmeel had another wife, whose name was Atarah. She was the mother of Onam.
27The sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were Maaz, Jamin, and Eker.
28The sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.
29The name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail; and she bore him Ahban and Molid.
30The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim; but Seled died without children.
31The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai.
32The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan; and Jether died without children.
33The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.
The Line of Sheshan
34Now Sheshan had no sons, but only daughters. Sheshan had a servant, an Egyptian, whose name was Jarha.
35Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant as wife; and she bore him Attai.
36Attai became the father of Nathan, and Nathan became the father of Zabad,
37and Zabad became the father of Ephlal, and Ephlal became the father of Obed,
38and Obed became the father of Jehu, and Jehu became the father of Azariah,
39and Azariah became the father of Helez, and Helez became the father of Eleasah,
40and Eleasah became the father of Sismai, and Sismai became the father of Shallum,
41and Shallum became the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah became the father of Elishama.
More Descendants of Caleb
42The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.
43The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
44Shema became the father of Raham, the father of Jorkeam; and Rekem became the father of Shammai.
45The son of Shammai was Maon; and Maon was the father of Beth Zur.
46Ephah, Caleb’s concubine, bore Haran, Moza, and Gazez; and Haran became the father of Gazez.
47The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jothan, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
48Maacah, Caleb’s concubine, bore Sheber and Tirhanah.
49She bore also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbena and the father of Gibea; and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.
50These were the sons of Caleb, the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath Jearim,
51Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth Gader.
52Shobal the father of Kiriath Jearim had sons: Haroeh, half of the Menuhoth.
53The families of Kiriath Jearim: the Ithrites, the Puthites, the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; from them came the Zorathites and the Eshtaolites.
54The sons of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth Beth Joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.
55The families of scribes who lived at Jabez: the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and the Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.
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Theme
This chapter presents detailed genealogies tracing the descendants of Israel's twelve sons, with particular emphasis on the tribe of Judah. The genealogies establish the lineage from Judah through key figures including Perez, Boaz, and Jesse, culminating in David as Jesse's seventh son. These family records preserve Israel's tribal heritage and demonstrate God's faithfulness in maintaining the covenant line through which the Davidic dynasty would emerge.
Context
Following the introductory genealogy of chapter 1, this chapter begins the detailed tribal records that will dominate the opening section of Chronicles, establishing the historical foundation for Israel's restoration.
Key Themes
Outline
- 1-2 The Sons of Israel Lists the twelve sons of Jacob/Israel as the foundation of the tribal genealogies.
- 3-8 Early Descendants of Judah Traces Judah's sons including the troubled lineage through Er and the line through Perez and Zerah.
- 9-17 The Line to David Chronicles the crucial genealogy from Hezron through Ram to Jesse and his sons, including David.
- 18-24 The Descendants of Caleb Details Caleb's family line including his marriages and descendants through multiple generations.
- 25-33 The Descendants of Jerahmeel Records the extensive family tree of Jerahmeel, Hezron's firstborn son.
- 34-41 The Line of Sheshan Traces a specific branch through Sheshan who had only daughters and gave one to his Egyptian servant.
- 42-55 More Descendants of Caleb Continues Caleb's genealogy including various clans and settlements associated with his lineage.
The Sons of Israel
2:1–2:2 genealogy narration solemn
A concise listing of the twelve sons of Israel who became the patriarchs of the twelve tribes. This establishes the foundational structure of God's chosen people.
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Joseph appears in this genealogical list despite receiving the double portion through his sons Ephraim and Manasseh, creating a unique overlap between individual patriarch and tribal structure.
The Descendants of Judah
2:3–2:17 genealogy narration solemn
The genealogy of Judah's descendants, culminating in King David, while noting instances of divine judgment and human failure. This lineage is significant as it traces the royal line through which the Messiah would come.
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Judah's genealogy uniquely interweaves divine judgment (Er's death) with messianic lineage, making this the only royal genealogy that explicitly records God killing an ancestor.
The Descendants of Caleb
2:18–2:24 genealogy narration solemn
The genealogical record of Caleb's descendants through Hezron, including marriages, children, and territorial holdings. This passage traces important family lines within the tribe of Judah and their inheritance in the promised land.
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Azubah appears in only two biblical contexts—here as Caleb's wife producing heirs and in 1 Kings 22:42 as Queen Mother, linking maternal lineage to Israel's royal and territorial inheritance.
The Descendants of Jerahmeel
2:25–2:33 genealogy narration solemn
A genealogical record tracing the descendants of Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron, through multiple generations including his sons and their offspring.
person_contrast
Ahijah appears among Jerahmeel's sons in a rare genealogical context, contrasting sharply with his typical biblical role as a prophet delivering divine judgment.
The Line of Sheshan
2:34–2:41 genealogy narration solemn
The genealogical line of Sheshan, who had no sons but gave his daughter to his Egyptian servant Jarha, continuing the family line through their descendants.
person_contrast
Nathan appears in this genealogy as a descendant of an Egyptian servant, contrasting sharply with his usual biblical role as a prophet confronting kings with divine authority.
More Descendants of Caleb
2:42–2:55 genealogy narration solemn
An extensive genealogical record of Caleb's descendants, including his sons, concubines' children, and the various clans and locations associated with his lineage.
person_contrast
Hur, typically associated with Moses' worship leadership and judicial authority, appears here unusually embedded within Caleb's genealogical inheritance lists, marking a rare shift from religious to territorial contexts.
Insights
Judah's genealogy uniquely interweaves divine judgment (Er's death) with messianic lineage, making this the only royal genealogy that explicitly records God killing an ancestor.
Azubah appears in only two biblical contexts—here as Caleb's wife producing heirs and in 1 Kings 22:42 as Queen Mother, linking maternal lineage to Israel's royal and territorial inheritance.
Ahijah appears among Jerahmeel's sons in a rare genealogical context, contrasting sharply with his typical biblical role as a prophet delivering divine judgment.
Nathan appears in this genealogy as a descendant of an Egyptian servant, contrasting sharply with his usual biblical role as a prophet confronting kings with divine authority.
Hur, typically associated with Moses' worship leadership and judicial authority, appears here unusually embedded within Caleb's genealogical inheritance lists, marking a rare shift from religious to territorial contexts.
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Connected passages across Scripture
1 Chronicles 2:1 4 references
Lexicals 4
Genesis 35:23 Lexical
The sons of Leah: Reuben (Jacob’s firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.
Ezekiel 48:33 Lexical
“At the south side four thousand five hundred reeds by measure, and three gates: the gate of Simeon, one; the gate of Is…
Deuteronomy 27:12 Lexical
“These shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people, when you have crossed over the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Iss…
Exodus 1:2 Lexical
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah,
1 Chronicles 2:2 4 references
Lexicals 4
Deuteronomy 27:13 Lexical
These shall stand on Mount Ebal for the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.
Exodus 1:4 Lexical
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.
Ezekiel 48:34 Lexical
“At the west side four thousand five hundred reeds, with their three gates: the gate of Gad, one; the gate of Asher, one…
Ezekiel 48:32 Lexical
“At the east side four thousand five hundred reeds, and three gates: even the gate of Joseph, one; the gate of Benjamin,…
1 Chronicles 2:3 4 references
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Genesis 46:12 Lexical
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez wer…
Numbers 26:19 Lexical
The sons of Judah: Er and Onan. Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan.
1 Chronicles 4:21 Lexical
The sons of Shelah the son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the hous…
Genesis 38:2 Lexical
There, Judah saw the daughter of a certain Canaanite man named Shua. He took her, and went in to her.
1 Chronicles 2:4 3 references
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Ruth 4:12 Lexical
Let your house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, of the offspring which the LORD will give you by th…
Genesis 46:12 Lexical
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez wer…
Numbers 26:20 Lexical
The sons of Judah after their families were: of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites; of Perez, the family of the Perezi…
1 Chronicles 2:5 4 references
Lexicals 4
Genesis 46:12 Lexical
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez wer…
Numbers 26:21 Lexical
The sons of Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.
Ruth 4:18 Lexical
Now this is the history of the generations of Perez: Perez became the father of Hezron,
1 Chronicles 4:1 Lexical
The sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
1 Chronicles 2:6 2 references
1 Chronicles 2:7 1 reference
1 Chronicles 2:9 1 reference
1 Chronicles 2:10 5 references
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Numbers 2:3 Lexical
“Those who encamp on the east side toward the sunrise shall be of the standard of the camp of Judah, according to their…
Ruth 4:19 Lexical
and Hezron became the father of Ram, and Ram became the father of Amminadab,
Exodus 6:23 Lexical
Aaron took Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, as his wife; and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, El…
Ruth 4:20 Lexical
and Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon became the father of Salmon,
Numbers 10:14 Lexical
First, the standard of the camp of the children of Judah went forward according to their armies. Nahshon the son of Ammi…
1 Chronicles 2:12 3 references
Lexicals 3
Ruth 4:21 Lexical
and Salmon became the father of Boaz, and Boaz became the father of Obed,
Ruth 4:22 Lexical
and Obed became the father of Jesse, and Jesse became the father of David.
Ruth 4:17 Lexical
The women, her neighbors, gave him a name, saying, “A son is born to Naomi”. They named him Obed. He is the father of Je…
1 Chronicles 2:13 5 references
Lexicals 5
1 Samuel 17:13 Lexical
The three oldest sons of Jesse had gone after Saul to the battle; and the names of his three sons who went to the battle…
1 Chronicles 8:1 Lexical
Benjamin became the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,
1 Chronicles 26:4 Lexical
Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,
1 Chronicles 26:2 Lexical
Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
1 Chronicles 3:15 Lexical
The sons of Josiah: the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, and the fourth Shallum.
1 Chronicles 2:14 1 reference
1 Chronicles 2:16 5 references
Lexicals 5
2 Samuel 2:18 Lexical
The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Asahel was as light of foot as a wild gazelle.
2 Samuel 23:18 Lexical
Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief of the three. He lifted up his spear against three hundred a…
2 Samuel 17:25 Lexical
Absalom set Amasa over the army instead of Joab. Now Amasa was the son of a man whose name was Ithra the Israelite, who…
2 Samuel 3:30 Lexical
So Joab and Abishai his brother killed Abner, because he had killed their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.
2 Samuel 18:2 Lexical
David sent the people out, a third part under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Ze…
1 Chronicles 2:17 3 references
Lexicals 3
1 Kings 2:32 Lexical
The LORD will return his blood on his own head, because he fell on two men more righteous and better than he, and killed…
1 Kings 2:5 Lexical
“Moreover you know also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, even what he did to the two captains of the armies of Is…
2 Samuel 17:25 Lexical
Absalom set Amasa over the army instead of Joab. Now Amasa was the son of a man whose name was Ithra the Israelite, who…
1 Chronicles 2:19 1 reference
1 Chronicles 2:20 4 references
Lexicals 4
Exodus 38:22 Lexical
Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made all that the LORD commanded Moses.
Exodus 35:30 Lexical
Moses said to the children of Israel, “Behold, the LORD has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of th…
Exodus 31:2 Lexical
“Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
2 Chronicles 1:5 Lexical
Moreover the bronze altar that Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made was there before the LORD’s tabernacle;…
1 Chronicles 2:21 2 references
1 Chronicles 2:24 1 reference
1 Chronicles 2:25 1 reference
1 Chronicles 2:32 1 reference
1 Chronicles 2:48 2 references
1 Chronicles 2:49 4 references
Lexicals 4
Judges 1:12 Lexical
Caleb said, “I will give Achsah my daughter as wife to the man who strikes Kiriath Sepher, and takes it.”
Joshua 15:16 Lexical
Caleb said, “He who strikes Kiriath Sepher, and takes it, to him I will give Achsah my daughter as wife.”
Judges 1:13 Lexical
Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, took it, so he gave him Achsah his daughter as his wife.
Joshua 15:17 Lexical
Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter as wife.
1 Chronicles 2:50 2 references
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