1 Chronicles 2:9
The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb.
The sons who were born to Hezron:
Hezron is a significant figure in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He is the grandson of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and the son of Perez. This lineage is crucial as it establishes the ancestry of King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ. The genealogies in Chronicles emphasize the continuity of God's covenant with Israel through the line of Judah, highlighting the importance of family and heritage in biblical history.

Jerahmeel:
Jerahmeel is the first son mentioned, and his descendants formed the Jerahmeelites, a clan within the tribe of Judah. This group is mentioned in other parts of the Old Testament, such as 1 Samuel 27:10, where David interacts with them. The Jerahmeelites' presence in the narrative underscores the diverse composition of the tribe of Judah and the broader Israelite community.

Ram:
Ram is an ancestor of King David, as noted in the genealogies of Ruth 4:19 and Matthew 1:3-4. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the messianic line leading to Jesus Christ. The name Ram means "exalted" or "high," which can be seen as a foreshadowing of the exalted status of his descendant, King David, and ultimately, Jesus.

Caleb:
Caleb is a notable figure in the Old Testament, known for his faithfulness and courage. He is one of the two spies, along with Joshua, who trusted in God's promise to give Israel the land of Canaan (Numbers 13-14). Caleb's faith and leadership are celebrated in the biblical narrative, and his inheritance in the land is detailed in Joshua 14. His story exemplifies trust in God and the rewards of faithfulness, serving as an inspiration for believers.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hezron
Hezron is a significant figure in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He is a grandson of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and plays a crucial role in the lineage leading to King David and ultimately to Jesus Christ.

2. Jerahmeel
Jerahmeel is the first son of Hezron. His descendants formed the Jerahmeelite clan, which is mentioned in various genealogical records in the Old Testament.

3. Ram
Ram is the second son of Hezron. He is an ancestor of King David, making him a key figure in the Messianic lineage. His name is also found in the genealogy of Jesus in the New Testament.

4. Caleb
Caleb, the third son of Hezron, is often associated with faithfulness and courage. He is not to be confused with Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, who was one of the twelve spies sent to Canaan. Caleb's descendants are significant in the history of Israel.
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 lineages, ultimately leading to Jesus Christ.

God's Sovereignty in History
The inclusion of Hezron's sons in the biblical record shows God's sovereign hand in history, orchestrating events and people to accomplish His divine purposes.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The lives of Hezron's descendants, particularly Caleb, remind us of the importance of faithfulness and courage in following God's commands, impacting future generations.

The Messianic Lineage
Understanding the genealogy of Jesus helps us appreciate the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the continuity of God's redemptive plan through history.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the genealogy of Hezron's sons in 1 Chronicles 2:9 connect to the broader account of God's promises to Israel?

2. In what ways do the lives of Hezron's descendants, such as Caleb, inspire us to live faithfully in our own contexts?

3. How does the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2:9 enhance our understanding of the lineage of Jesus as presented in the New Testament?

4. What can we learn about God's character and His plans from the genealogical records in the Bible?

5. How can studying biblical genealogies deepen our appreciation for the continuity and reliability of God's Word?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Ruth 4:18-22
This passage provides a genealogy that includes Hezron and Ram, connecting them to King David. It highlights the importance of these figures in the lineage of the Messiah.

Matthew 1:1-6
The genealogy of Jesus in the New Testament traces back to Ram, showing the fulfillment of God's promises through the lineage of Judah.

Numbers 26:20-21
This passage lists the descendants of Judah, including the families of Jerahmeel and Caleb, emphasizing their role in the tribal structure of Israel.
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
Body, Born, Caleb, Chelubai, Chelu'bai, Hezron, Jerahmeel, Jerah'meel, Offspring, Ram, Sons
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 2:3

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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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