The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai.
The sons born to Hezron were Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai. The verse belongs to the opening genealogical lists of Chronicles, chapters of names that record family descent and names and events, with particular attention to Judah and the priesthood. It stands among the lists of the sons of Judah concerning people now unknown who lived their lives and died thousands of years ago.
Such genealogies were carefully preserved. They were needed after the exile to establish hereditary rights to land and duties in temple service. As part of the genealogy of Judah, the tribe through which Christ came, the verse helps preserve the lineage leading to Christ. That genealogy of Judah continued unbroken to Jesus, who was of David's family, in accordance with prophecy.
The verse is counted among the genealogical passages that contain little or no direct promise. Yet it shows that God keeps a faithful record of each person and remembers every one of them by name, even those long forgotten by others, whether prosperous or failures. Because God does not change, He still remembers and keeps names today, keeping each forgotten person safe and sure in His lists, which gives comfort when downhearted.
The sons born to Hezron were Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai. The verse belongs to the opening genealogical lists of Chronicles, chapters of names that record family descent and names and events, with particular attention to Judah and the priesthood. It stands among the lists of the sons of Judah concerning people now unknown who lived their lives and died thousands of years ago.
Such genealogies were carefully preserved. They were needed after the exile to establish hereditary rights to land and duties in temple service. As part of the genealogy of Judah, the tribe through which Christ came, the verse helps preserve the lineage leading to Christ. That genealogy of Judah continued unbroken to Jesus, who was of David's family, in accordance with prophecy.
The verse is counted among the genealogical passages that contain little or no direct promise. Yet it shows that God keeps a faithful record of each person and remembers every one of them by name, even those long forgotten by others, whether prosperous or failures. Because God does not change, He still remembers and keeps names today, keeping each forgotten person safe and sure in His lists, which gives comfort when downhearted.