Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite,
This verse names Uzzia the Ashterathite and Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite among David's warriors. It stands within the genealogical record of names preserved in Chronicles. That record forms part of the fuller parallel account of David's rise to rule over all Israel, when the tribes gathered at Hebron and acknowledged him as king. That gathering brought together large numbers of fighting men and was kept with a three-day festival.
Amid its names the lists of Chronicles preserve notable details. Their very preservation shows that God keeps a faithful record of His children, of each individual soul. It also illustrates the integrity maintained among the tribes of Israel.
This verse names Uzzia the Ashterathite and Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite among David's warriors. It stands within the genealogical record of names preserved in Chronicles. That record forms part of the fuller parallel account of David's rise to rule over all Israel, when the tribes gathered at Hebron and acknowledged him as king. That gathering brought together large numbers of fighting men and was kept with a three-day festival.
Amid its names the lists of Chronicles preserve notable details. Their very preservation shows that God keeps a faithful record of His children, of each individual soul. It also illustrates the integrity maintained among the tribes of Israel.