1 Chronicles 6:1-3v1 The genealogy of Levi is given, his sons were: Gershon, Kohath and Merari.v2 Kohath was the father of Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel.v3 The children of Amram were Aaron, Moses and Miriam. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithmar. Sometimes children are a disappointment to their parents and […]
1 Chronicles 6:1-3v1 Sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merariv2 Sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, & Uzzidv3 Children of Amram: Aaron, Moses & Miriam Usually, only males were in the genealogies. Now we come to the name of Miriam, a woman. Sister of Aaron and Moses. These three children of Amram were […]
God chose the sons and grandsons of Levi to serve Him in worship. Why were some chosen and others not picked? 1 Chronicles 6:2 God uses various people for His glory and purpose. Why does He pick and choose? Because He is sovereign. He has the ultimate, the supreme authority! Many kings […]
1 Chronicles 6:1 lists the sons of Levi (Levi was a son of Jacob-Israel) 1 Chronicles 2:1; Genesis 34:25 What were their names? Gershon, Kohath and Merari. The Levites were the priests God designated to serve Him within the family of Jacob-Israel and the nation of Israel. Aaron, a brother to Moses […]
But – is a pivotal word. Uh-oh! When you read or hear a “but” or “however” be aware! An about face is coming. In 1 Chronicles 5:24 the ½ tribe of Manasseh were known as “mighty men of valor”, “famous men and heads of their households.” Then in 1 Chronicles 5:25 there […]
Valiant men from the tribes of Reuben, Gad and Manasseh are listed in this genealogy. What were their weapons? Shields & swords, bow & arrows – all were skillfully used when they went to war against their enemies. Listed are the people they fought and over which they had the victory. Why did […]
Reuben – lost his inheritance as the first-born of his father, Jacob. His own willful sin of lust caused this loss. He defiled his father’s bed with one of Jacob’s concubines. Genesis 35:22; 49:3-4; 1 Chronicles 5:1 When anyone willfully sins – what to do? REPENT! This is why Jesus died. Isaiah 53:12“Because […]
Sons of Simeon – no notable names stand out to me – however, each generation after Simeon is important. Perhaps you are not among the leaders of your country – you are still important. One man, in Simeon’s lineage, had six sons and six daughters – that same man had a brother and […]
1 Chronicles 4:11-23 Do you know what your ancestors did for a living? Do you know where they lived? Some of the genealogy recorded in 1 Chronicles lets us see a window into some of the lives during biblical times. Some men were craftsmen. 1 Chronicles 4:14 One man married and had children […]
“The sons of Judah were Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur and Shobal.” 1 Chronicles 4:1 “Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother named him Jabez saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 1 Chronicles 4:9 “Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ‘Oh that You would bless me indeed […]