1Ch 1:24-27 | KingComments | STEP | From Shem to Abraham we have, just like from Adam to Enoch ( ), ten ancestors. Shem and Abraham both recall the special relationship God has with His people. Shem is the example of the special connections of the LORD with a special part of mankind, the Shemites. Noah speaks of “the LORD, the God of Shem” ( ). In Abraham we see the Divine election ( ). The reason for the change of name from Abram to Abraham ( ) is given in Genesis 17 ( ).

‏ 1 Chronicles 1:24-27

From Shem to Abraham

From Shem to Abraham we have, just like from Adam to Enoch (1Chr 1:1-4), ten ancestors. Shem and Abraham both recall the special relationship God has with His people. Shem is the example of the special connections of the LORD with a special part of mankind, the Shemites. Noah speaks of “the LORD, the God of Shem” (Gen 9:26). In Abraham we see the Divine election (Gen 12:2 ; Gen 17:7). The reason for the change of name from Abram to Abraham (1Chr 1:27) is given in Genesis 17 (Gen 17:5).