The verse is part of a genealogy recording names in the line of descent, specifically among the descendants of Noah's sons, and is one example of the many verses in 1 Chronicles that consist nearly entirely of personal names. It belongs to a list of names that may be difficult to pronounce. Its chapter is no less inspired than Psalm 23 and is preserved for instruction. Its place in Scripture is no reason to treat it as less important or less worthy of obedience, and when its purpose or use is unclear that reflects human ignorance rather than any lack in the verse.
Its inclusion in Scripture was under the direction of God's Spirit, and the accurate preservation of this genealogy was necessary to the development and certainty of the gospel. Genealogical lists like this are not necessarily as interesting or as instructive as passages such as John 14 or Romans 8, and need not be read or studied with the same frequency. Its inclusion as a particular record illustrates that God is particular and that a faithful record of every soul is kept in heaven.
The verse is part of a genealogy recording names in the line of descent, specifically among the descendants of Noah's sons, and is one example of the many verses in 1 Chronicles that consist nearly entirely of personal names. It belongs to a list of names that may be difficult to pronounce. Its chapter is no less inspired than Psalm 23 and is preserved for instruction. Its place in Scripture is no reason to treat it as less important or less worthy of obedience, and when its purpose or use is unclear that reflects human ignorance rather than any lack in the verse.
Its inclusion in Scripture was under the direction of God's Spirit, and the accurate preservation of this genealogy was necessary to the development and certainty of the gospel. Genealogical lists like this are not necessarily as interesting or as instructive as passages such as John 14 or Romans 8, and need not be read or studied with the same frequency. Its inclusion as a particular record illustrates that God is particular and that a faithful record of every soul is kept in heaven.