1 Chronicles 2:9-17
Summary for 1Chr 2:9-55: 2:9-55 a The descendants of Hezron are given down to the time of David, in several sections: the direct line from Hezron to David (2:9-17 b; cp. Ruth 4:18-22 c), the other descendants of Hezron (1 Chr 2:18-41 d), then the descendants of Hezron’s son Caleb (2:42-55 e). 2:9 f Caleb was the most notable immediate descendant of Hezron, so the author covers his descendants in detail (2:42-55 g). This Caleb was apparently not the same individual as Caleb son of Jephunneh, a descendant of Kenaz (see study note on 4:13-15).Summary for 1Chr 2:10-17: 2:10-17 h The passage dedicated to the descendants of Ram provides a direct line of descent from Ram to Jesse, then records Jesse’s children.
Summary for 1Chr 2:14-15: 2:14-15 i The Chronicler lists David as the seventh son of Jesse, while Samuel makes him the eighth (1 Sam 16:6-13 j; 17:12 k). Samuel does not provide the names of David’s fourth, fifth, or sixth brothers (Nethanel, Raddai, and Ozem). Later, the Chronicler lists a brother named Elihu, who might or might not have been an additional son (see study note on 1 Chr 27:18). The number seven (the “perfect” number) perhaps symbolizes that David was chosen by God to rule.
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