These were all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister.
This verse belongs to the genealogical records in Chronicles that preserve the names of God's children and the integrity of the tribes. It is one of the Bible's long lists of names rather than a promise or doctrine. Those lists in Chronicles record both names and events and give particular attention to Judah and to the priesthood. They were carefully preserved, especially the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, through whom Christ came.
The unbroken genealogy of Judah and David was kept until Christ's first coming, because Jesus was of the tribe of Judah and the family of David according to prophecy. After the exile such genealogical records were needed to establish hereditary descent for land allotments, for temple service, and for other duties. The verse illustrates that many Bible verses list people rather than express promises.
Such long lists of names may not be equally interesting or useful to every reader, yet they record genealogical and ethnological information and contain material for study. Among them are gathered little gems and items of interest. Their careful keeping shows God is particular and keeps a faithful record of each soul in the books of heaven.
This verse belongs to the genealogical records in Chronicles that preserve the names of God's children and the integrity of the tribes. It is one of the Bible's long lists of names rather than a promise or doctrine. Those lists in Chronicles record both names and events and give particular attention to Judah and to the priesthood. They were carefully preserved, especially the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, through whom Christ came.
The unbroken genealogy of Judah and David was kept until Christ's first coming, because Jesus was of the tribe of Judah and the family of David according to prophecy. After the exile such genealogical records were needed to establish hereditary descent for land allotments, for temple service, and for other duties. The verse illustrates that many Bible verses list people rather than express promises.
Such long lists of names may not be equally interesting or useful to every reader, yet they record genealogical and ethnological information and contain material for study. Among them are gathered little gems and items of interest. Their careful keeping shows God is particular and keeps a faithful record of each soul in the books of heaven.