The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei.
Pedaiah is noted as the father of Zerubbabel and Shimei. Zerubbabel is a significant figure in Jewish history, known for leading the first group of Jews back from the Babylonian exile and for laying the foundation of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. His role is crucial in the post-exilic period, as he is a descendant of the Davidic line, which is important for the fulfillment of messianic prophecies. Zerubbabel's leadership is documented in the books of Ezra and Haggai, where he is portrayed as a governor of Judah. Shimei, on the other hand, is less prominent in the biblical narrative, and little is known about his life or role.

The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith,
Zerubbabel's children, Meshullam and Hananiah, continue the Davidic lineage, which is significant for the genealogical records that trace the line of David through to Jesus Christ, as seen in the genealogies of Matthew and Luke. Meshullam and Hananiah are not extensively detailed in the biblical text, but their mention underscores the continuation of the Davidic line. Shelomith, their sister, is also noted, which is somewhat unusual as genealogies typically focus on male descendants. This inclusion may highlight the importance of the family line or the role of women in maintaining the heritage and faith of the Jewish people. The mention of these descendants emphasizes the restoration and continuity of the Davidic line after the exile, which is a theme of hope and divine faithfulness in the biblical narrative.

1. Pedaiah
A descendant of King David, Pedaiah is noted as the father of Zerubbabel and Shimei. His lineage is significant in the post-exilic period of Israel's history.

2. Zerubbabel
A key figure in the return from Babylonian exile, Zerubbabel was a governor of Judah and played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. His leadership is a fulfillment of God's promise to restore Israel.

3. Shimei
Mentioned as a son of Pedaiah, though less is known about him compared to his brother Zerubbabel.

4. Meshullam and Hananiah
Sons of Zerubbabel, they continue the Davidic line, which is significant in the context of messianic prophecies.

5. Shelomith
The sister of Meshullam and Hananiah, her inclusion highlights the importance of family lineage in the chronicling of Israel's history.The Importance of Lineage and Legacy
Understanding our spiritual heritage can inspire us to live faithfully and continue the legacy of faith in our families.

God's Faithfulness in Restoration
Zerubbabel's account is a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people. We can trust God to restore and rebuild areas of our lives that are broken.

Leadership and Obedience
Zerubbabel's leadership in rebuilding the Temple demonstrates the importance of obedience to God's calling, even in challenging circumstances.

The Role of Family in God's Plan
The mention of family members in genealogies highlights the role of family in God's redemptive plan. We should value and nurture our family relationships as part of God's design.(19) And the sons of Pedaiah were, Zerubbabel, and Shimei.--Zerubbabel, the famous prince who, with Joshua the high priest, led the first colony of restored exiles from Babylon to Canaan, under the edict of Cyrus (B.C. cir. 536). Zerubbabel (LXX., ?????????), means born at Babel. His father is appropriately named Pedaiah (Iah hath redeemed). Zerubbabel is called son of Shealtiel (Haggai 1:1, &c.; Ezra 3:2; Ezra 5:2--part of the chronicle it should be remembered; Matthew 1:12). Hence some expositors, ancient and modern, have assumed that the six persons named in 1Chronicles 3:18, including Pedaiah, the father of Zerubbabel, were sons, not brothers of Salathiel (Shealtiel). In this way they bring Zerubbabel into the direct line of descent from Shealtiel. But our Hebrew text, though peculiar, can hardly mean this. It makes Zerubbabel the son of Pedaiah, and nephew of Shealtiel. If Zerubbabel, for reasons unknown, became adopted son and heir of Shealtiel, his uncle, the seemingly discordant statements of the different passages before us are all reconciled; while that of our text is the more exact.

And the sons of Zerubbabel.--The Hebrew received text has "and the son." This is not to be altered, although some MSS. have the plural. (Comp. 1Chronicles 3:21; 1Chronicles 3:23.) This use of the singular is characteristic of the present genealogical fragment (see 1Chronicles 3:17-18), "And the sons of Jeconiah captive--Salathiel his son, and Malchiram," &c. . . .

Verse 19. - Pedaiah is now given as the father of Zeraubabel and Shimei. Of the latter of these nothing else is known, unless Lord Hervey's theory below be correct. The former is a great name - its derivation perhaps doubtful. Strictly it signifies "scattered to Babylon," but (Gesenius, 'Lexicon') if the initial part of the word be strengthened into זְרוַּע, the signification might be "born in Babylon." We have in this name another instance of the treatment just commented on with regard to the name Salathiel in Luke 3:28. Zerubbabel is elsewhere invariably described as son of Salathiel, or Shealtiel; but as the genealogy of St. Luke gives the natural descent of Salathiel as from Neri, so does our genealogy in this one place give us the natural descent of Zerubbabel as from Pedaiah, one of Salathiel's brothers; while all other passages (e.g. Ezra 3:8; Haggai 1:12; Matthew 1:12; Luke 3:27)give us that for which the genealogical table is chiefly designed, viz. the matter of succession, according to which Zerubbabel would be-shown as son, i.e. link of succession, following on Shealtiel. Verse 19. - Meshullam. Though this name recurs, and very frequently, in Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah, yet the person here denoted by it - son of Zerubbabel - is found here only. Hananiah, 1.q. Joanna of Luke 3:27, the names being the same, but with the component parts transposed, as in instances already given above. In the Gospel, Hananiah appears as grandson of Zorobabel, Rhesa intervening. Shelomith. This person is mentioned here only. The word, though evidently a feminine form, is found for the name of a man, chief of the Izarhites (1 Chronicles 23:18), but very possibly by a mere clerical error, as the true form is given in the very next chapter (1 Chronicles 24:22) for the same character, viz. שְׁלמֹות.

Parallel Commentaries ...


The sons
וּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Pedaiah:
פְדָיָ֔ה (p̄ə·ḏā·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6305: Pedaiah -- 'Yah has ransomed', the name of several Israelites

Zerubbabel
זְרֻבָּבֶ֖ל (zə·rub·bā·ḇel)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2216: Zerubbabel -- 'begotten in Babylon', a leader of returning Israelite exiles

and Shimei.
וְשִׁמְעִ֑י (wə·šim·‘î)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8096: Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites

The children
וּבֶן־ (ū·ḇen-)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Zerubbabel:
זְרֻבָּבֶל֙ (zə·rub·bā·ḇel)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2216: Zerubbabel -- 'begotten in Babylon', a leader of returning Israelite exiles

Meshullam
מְשֻׁלָּ֣ם (mə·šul·lām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4918: Meshullam -- the name of a number of Israelites

and Hananiah,
וַחֲנַנְיָ֔ה (wa·ḥă·nan·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2608: Hananiah -- 'Yah has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites

their sister
אֲחוֹתָֽם׃ (’ă·ḥō·w·ṯām)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister

Shelomith,
וּשְׁלֹמִ֖ית (ū·šə·lō·mîṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8019: Shelomith -- the name of several Israelites


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OT History: 1 Chronicles 3:19 The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)