1 Chronicles 2:10
Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah.
Ram was the father of Amminadab
This phrase highlights the genealogical lineage that is significant in the history of Israel. Ram, also known as Aram in some translations, is part of the lineage that leads to King David and ultimately to Jesus Christ, as outlined in the genealogies of Matthew 1 and Luke 3. This connection underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham regarding his descendants. The name Amminadab means "my people are willing," reflecting a possible characteristic of his leadership or the hope of his generation.

Amminadab was the father of Nahshon
Amminadab's son, Nahshon, is a notable figure in the biblical narrative. Nahshon is recognized as a prince of the tribe of Judah during the wilderness period, as mentioned in Numbers 1:7. His role as a leader during the Exodus signifies the importance of the tribe of Judah in Israel's history. The name Nahshon means "enchanter" or "oracle," which may indicate his esteemed position among the Israelites.

a leader of the descendants of Judah
Nahshon's leadership is significant as it places him in a prominent position within the tribe of Judah, which is prophesied to be the royal tribe (Genesis 49:10). This leadership role foreshadows the eventual rise of King David and the Davidic line, from which Jesus Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, would come. Nahshon's position as a leader during the wilderness journey is also a testament to the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs regarding the prominence of Judah among the tribes of Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ram
A descendant of Judah, Ram is part of the genealogy that leads to King David and ultimately to Jesus Christ. His mention highlights the continuity of God's promise through the line of Judah.

2. Amminadab
The son of Ram, Amminadab is an important link in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. His name means "my kinsman is noble," reflecting the noble lineage from which he comes.

3. Nahshon
The son of Amminadab, Nahshon is noted as a leader of the sons of Judah. His leadership role during the wilderness journey of the Israelites underscores his significance in the history of Israel.

4. Judah
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, Judah is significant for being the tribe from which King David and Jesus Christ descended. The tribe of Judah is often associated with leadership and kingship.

5. Genealogy
This passage is part of a larger genealogical record in 1 Chronicles, which traces the lineage of the tribes of Israel, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises through specific family lines.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture
Genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through specific family lines. They remind us of the continuity of God's plan throughout history.

Leadership and Legacy
Nahshon's role as a leader of Judah illustrates the importance of godly leadership. As Christians, we are called to lead with integrity and faithfulness, leaving a legacy that honors God.

God's Sovereignty in History
The genealogical records show that God is sovereign over history, orchestrating events and people to fulfill His divine purposes. This encourages us to trust in God's plan for our lives, even when we cannot see the full picture.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2:10 connect to the larger account of God's promise to Abraham and David?

2. In what ways can we see God's faithfulness through the lineage of Judah, and how does this encourage us in our own faith journey?

3. What qualities of leadership can we learn from Nahshon's role as a leader of the tribe of Judah, and how can we apply these qualities in our own lives?

4. How does understanding the genealogical connections in the Bible enhance our appreciation of God's sovereignty and His plan for redemption?

5. Reflect on a time when you saw God's hand in the "genealogy" of your own life account. How can this reflection strengthen your trust in His ongoing work in your life?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Matthew 1:4-5
This passage in the New Testament also lists the genealogy of Jesus, including Ram, Amminadab, and Nahshon, showing the fulfillment of God's promise through the lineage of Judah.

Exodus 6:23
This verse mentions Amminadab as the father-in-law of Aaron, Moses' brother, indicating the interconnectedness of Israel's leaders and the priestly line.

Numbers 1:7
Nahshon is listed as the leader of the tribe of Judah during the census in the wilderness, highlighting his role and leadership among the Israelites.
The Human FamilyW. Clarkson 1 Chronicles 2:1-55
On the Genealogical TablesR. Glover 1 Chronicles 1-6
GenealogiesJ.R. Thomson 1 Chronicles 1-9
People
Abiah, Abigail, Abihail, Abijah, Abinadab, Abishai, Abishur, Achan, Achar, Achsa, Achsah, Ahban, Ahijah, Ahlai, Amasa, Amminadab, Appaim, Aram, Ardon, Asahel, Asher, Ashur, Atarah, Attai, Azariah, Azubah, Bathshua, Benjamin, Bezaleel, Boaz, Bunah, Calcol, Caleb, Carmi, Chelubai, Dan, Dara, Darda, David, Eker, Elasah, Eleasah, Eliab, Elishama, Ephah, Ephlal, Ephratah, Ephrath, Er, Eshtaolites, Eshtaulites, Ethan, Gad, Gazez, Gesham, Geshem, Hamul, Haran, Hareph, Haroeh, Hazi-hammana-hethites, Helez, Heman, Hemath, Hezron, Hur, Ishi, Issachar, Ithrites, Jabez, Jada, Jahdai, Jair, Jamin, Jarha, Jehu, Jekamiah, Jerahmeel, Jerioth, Jesher, Jesse, Jether, Jithrites, Joab, Jonathan, Joseph, Jotham, Kenites, Korah, Levi, Maacah, Maachah, Maaz, Machir, Manahathites, Manahethites, Maon, Menahethites, Mesha, Mishraites, Molid, Moza, Nadab, Nahshon, Naphtali, Nathan, Nethaneel, Netophathites, Obed, Onam, Onan, Oren, Ozem, Pelet, Peleth, Perez, Pharez, Puhites, Puthites, Raddai, Raham, Rechab, Regem, Rekem, Reuben, Salma, Salmon, Segub, Seled, Shaaph, Shallum, Shammai, Sheber, Shelah, Shema, Sheshan, Sheva, Shimea, Shimeathites, Shimma, Shobab, Shobal, Shua, Shumathites, Simeon, Sisamai, Sucathites, Suchathites, Tamar, Tappuah, Tirathites, Tireathites, Tirhanah, Uri, Zabad, Zareathites, Zaza, Zebulun, Zerah, Zereathites, Zeruiah, Zimri, Zorathites, Zoreathites, Zorites, Zur
Places
Aram, Edom, Geshur, Gilead, Hammath, Havvoth-jair, Jabez, Kenath
Topics
Amminadab, Ammin'adab, Begat, Begot, Chief, Judah, Leader, Nahshon, Prince, Ram, Sons
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 2:3

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Library
Canaan
Canaan was the inheritance which the Israelites won for themselves by the sword. Their ancestors had already settled in it in patriarchal days. Abraham "the Hebrew" from Babylonia had bought in it a burying-place near Hebron; Jacob had purchased a field near Shechem, where he could water his flocks from his own spring. It was the "Promised Land" to which the serfs of the Pharaoh in Goshen looked forward when they should again become free men and find a new home for themselves. Canaan had ever been
Archibald Sayce—Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations

The Quotation in Matt. Ii. 6.
Several interpreters, Paulus especially, have asserted that the interpretation of Micah which is here given, was that of the Sanhedrim only, and not of the Evangelist, who merely recorded what happened and was said. But this assertion is at once refuted when we consider the object which Matthew has in view in his entire representation of the early life of Jesus. His object in recording the early life of Jesus is not like that of Luke, viz., to communicate historical information to his readers.
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament

Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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