The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.
The verse stands in the genealogical lists in the opening chapters of Chronicles, the first nine chapters consisting almost wholly of genealogies that record names and family lines among the tribes. It begins the genealogy of Judah, naming Pharez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. The lists give particular attention to Judah and the priesthood, with Chronicles giving more detail about Judah than Kings does.
Such genealogical records were needed after the exile to establish hereditary claims to land and hereditary duties in temple service. The genealogy of Judah was carefully preserved and kept unbroken until Jesus' first coming, because its line led to Christ who came from the tribe of Judah and the family of David. Its inclusion shows that even genealogical lists that may seem difficult to understand or of little value belong to the inspired Bible, recording the origin and distribution of peoples and offering subjects for careful study.
The verse stands in the genealogical lists in the opening chapters of Chronicles, the first nine chapters consisting almost wholly of genealogies that record names and family lines among the tribes. It begins the genealogy of Judah, naming Pharez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. The lists give particular attention to Judah and the priesthood, with Chronicles giving more detail about Judah than Kings does.
Such genealogical records were needed after the exile to establish hereditary claims to land and hereditary duties in temple service. The genealogy of Judah was carefully preserved and kept unbroken until Jesus' first coming, because its line led to Christ who came from the tribe of Judah and the family of David. Its inclusion shows that even genealogical lists that may seem difficult to understand or of little value belong to the inspired Bible, recording the origin and distribution of peoples and offering subjects for careful study.