1 Chronicles 2:5
The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.
The sons of Perez:
Perez was one of the twin sons of Judah and Tamar, as recorded in Genesis 38. His birth was significant because he was born out of an unusual and scandalous situation, yet he became an ancestor of King David and ultimately Jesus Christ, as noted in the genealogies in Matthew 1 and Luke 3. Perez's lineage is a testament to God's grace and redemption, showing how God can bring about His purposes even through flawed human circumstances. The name Perez means "breach" or "breakthrough," symbolizing a breakthrough in the lineage leading to the Messiah.

Hezron:
Hezron is one of the sons of Perez and is an important figure in the genealogical records of Israel. He is mentioned in the genealogies of both Ruth 4 and Matthew 1, indicating his role in the lineage of David and Jesus. Hezron's descendants include notable figures such as Caleb and Ram, who are significant in the history of Israel. The tribe of Judah, from which Hezron descends, was prophesied to be the royal tribe, as seen in Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49:10, which foretells the coming of a ruler from Judah's line.

and Hamul.
Hamul is the other son of Perez, though less is known about him compared to Hezron. His mention in the genealogies underscores the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative. The inclusion of Hamul in the genealogical records highlights the meticulous nature of these records in preserving the history and heritage of the tribes of Israel. While Hamul himself may not have prominent stories associated with him, his presence in the genealogy serves to complete the record of Perez's descendants, ensuring the continuity of the line leading to the fulfillment of God's promises through Judah.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Perez
Perez is the son of Judah and Tamar. His birth is significant in the lineage of the tribe of Judah, which is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. His name means "breach" or "bursting forth," reflecting the circumstances of his birth (Genesis 38).

2. Hezron
Hezron is one of the sons of Perez. He becomes a significant ancestor in the lineage of Judah, and his descendants include notable figures such as Caleb and King David.

3. Hamul
Hamul is the other son of Perez. While less is known about him compared to Hezron, he is still part of the genealogical record that underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to the tribe of Judah.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Lineage
Despite human failings and complex family situations, God's purposes prevail. The lineage of Perez, Hezron, and Hamul shows that God can use any circumstance to fulfill His divine plan.

The Importance of Genealogies
Genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they are testimonies of God's faithfulness across generations. They remind us of our place in God's ongoing account.

Legacy and Faithfulness
Our actions and faithfulness today can impact future generations. Just as Perez's lineage led to King David and ultimately Jesus, our lives can have a lasting spiritual legacy.

God's Redemption Through Imperfection
The account of Perez's birth is a reminder that God redeems and uses imperfect people and situations for His glory. This encourages us to trust in God's redemptive power in our own lives.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the account of Perez's birth in Genesis 38 illustrate God's ability to work through difficult circumstances?

2. In what ways does the genealogy of Perez, Hezron, and Hamul in 1 Chronicles 2:5 connect to the broader account of God's promises to Israel?

3. How can understanding the genealogies in the Bible enhance our appreciation of God's faithfulness and sovereignty?

4. What lessons can we learn from the lineage of Perez about the impact of our faithfulness on future generations?

5. How does the inclusion of Perez, Hezron, and Hamul in the genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1) encourage us in our own walk with God, especially when we feel inadequate or imperfect?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Genesis 38
This chapter provides the background account of Perez's birth, highlighting the complex family dynamics and God's sovereignty in using imperfect circumstances to fulfill His purposes.

Ruth 4
The genealogy at the end of Ruth connects Perez to King David, showing the continuation of God's promise through the line of Judah.

Matthew 1
The genealogy of Jesus Christ includes Perez, Hezron, and Hamul, demonstrating the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through this lineage.
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
Hamul, Hezron, Perez, Pharez, Pherez, 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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