1 Chronicles 2
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 29
Chapter Summary
The sons of Israel. The posterity of Judah by Tamar. The children of Jesse.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Son of Israel whose line heads this genealogy; father of Er, Onan, Shelah, and (by Tamar) Pharez and Zerah
Seventh son of Jesse, the climax of the genealogy descending through Pharez, Boaz, and Obed
Son of Pharez whose extensive descendants, including Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb, fill much of the chapter
Son of Hezron whose sons by Azubah, Ephrath, and his concubines branch into many clans
Judah's daughter-in-law who bore him Pharez and Zerah
Father of David and his brothers, descended from Boaz and Obed
Timeline
The twelve sons of Israel (Jacob) are listed.
1 Chronicles 2:1-2Er, the first-born of Judah, is evil in Jehovah's sight, and Jehovah kills him.
1 Chronicles 2:3Tamar bears Pharez and Zerah to Judah.
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