And when Hadad was dead, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.
The verse belongs to a genealogical record that was kept by God's direction for a deliberate purpose. Accurate family lines like the one it continues were needed for the unfolding and confirmation of the gospel. Its place in Scripture is therefore part of an inspired record with intent and design.
As a brief entry of a name and a succession in rulership, it shows that genealogical and historical particulars are a proper part of the inspired Bible. Such details retain their place even when their worth is not at once evident to every reader. As part of the first chapter of 1 Chronicles, it is inspired Scripture no less important than any other portion of the Bible. That standing holds even when its aim or its use for spiritual teaching is not clear.
The verse belongs to a genealogical record that was kept by God's direction for a deliberate purpose. Accurate family lines like the one it continues were needed for the unfolding and confirmation of the gospel. Its place in Scripture is therefore part of an inspired record with intent and design.
As a brief entry of a name and a succession in rulership, it shows that genealogical and historical particulars are a proper part of the inspired Bible. Such details retain their place even when their worth is not at once evident to every reader. As part of the first chapter of 1 Chronicles, it is inspired Scripture no less important than any other portion of the Bible. That standing holds even when its aim or its use for spiritual teaching is not clear.