The verse is one entry naming Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth within the genealogical records and long tribal lists, the minutes of events, lists of names, and the like that span the opening chapters of Chronicles, described as chapters 1-8, 1-9, 4-19, and 7-9. Those genealogies preserved proof of hereditary descent needed after the exile to assign land and maintain temple service. They preserve the records of God's children and the integrity of the tribes, with special care for the genealogy of Judah through whom Christ came.
God instructed His people to keep such genealogies and moved His scribes to record them. Though the long lists of hard-to-pronounce names hold little particular interest and may not be easy for every reader to understand, their inspired inclusion still holds value for study, including the study of peoples and their origins, and teaches that God is particular. The faithful earthly record shows that a faithful record of each soul is kept in the books of heaven.
The verse is one entry naming Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth within the genealogical records and long tribal lists, the minutes of events, lists of names, and the like that span the opening chapters of Chronicles, described as chapters 1-8, 1-9, 4-19, and 7-9. Those genealogies preserved proof of hereditary descent needed after the exile to assign land and maintain temple service. They preserve the records of God's children and the integrity of the tribes, with special care for the genealogy of Judah through whom Christ came.
God instructed His people to keep such genealogies and moved His scribes to record them. Though the long lists of hard-to-pronounce names hold little particular interest and may not be easy for every reader to understand, their inspired inclusion still holds value for study, including the study of peoples and their origins, and teaches that God is particular. The faithful earthly record shows that a faithful record of each soul is kept in the books of heaven.