The six descendants of Shecaniah were Shemaiah and his sons:
Shecaniah is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, often associated with the priestly or Levitical lines. This particular Shecaniah is part of the genealogical record of the tribe of Judah, which is significant as it traces the lineage leading to the Davidic line and ultimately to Jesus Christ. The mention of "six descendants" highlights the importance of family lineage and heritage in Jewish culture, emphasizing the continuity of God's promises through generations.

Hattush,
Hattush is noted elsewhere in the Bible, specifically in Ezra 8:2, as one of the descendants of David who returned from the Babylonian exile. This connection underscores the theme of restoration and the fulfillment of God's promises to bring His people back to their land. Hattush's inclusion in the genealogy serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant with David.

Igal,
The name Igal appears in other contexts in the Bible, such as one of the spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan (Numbers 13:7). While this Igal is not the same individual, the repetition of the name may suggest a common cultural or familial significance. Names often carried meanings or reflected the hopes and prayers of the parents, indicating a desire for the child to embody certain virtues or fulfill a particular destiny.

Bariah,
Bariah is a less common name in the biblical record, and its meaning is not explicitly detailed in the scriptures. However, the inclusion of such names in genealogies serves to authenticate the historical record and provide a comprehensive account of the lineage. It also reflects the diversity within the tribe of Judah and the broader Israelite community.

Neariah,
Neariah means "servant of the Lord" or "lamp of the Lord," which is indicative of the religious devotion expected within the family. Names with such meanings often reflect the parents' faith and dedication to God, as well as their hope that their children would continue in the ways of the Lord. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of serving God and being a light to the nations.

and Shaphat.
Shaphat, meaning "he has judged," is a name that appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament. It is associated with leadership and judgment, roles that were crucial in maintaining justice and order within the Israelite community. The name may also allude to the hope for divine justice and the establishment of God's kingdom, themes that resonate throughout the biblical narrative and find their ultimate fulfillment in the coming of Christ.

1. Shecaniah
A descendant of David, Shecaniah is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the royal family of Judah. His name means "the Lord has dwelt" or "the Lord has been gracious."

2. Shemaiah
The son of Shecaniah, his name means "heard by the Lord." He is listed as the father of several sons, indicating his role in continuing the Davidic line.

3. Hattush
One of Shemaiah's sons, Hattush is mentioned elsewhere in the Bible as a descendant of David who returned from Babylonian exile, highlighting the restoration of the Davidic line.

4. Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat
These are the other sons of Shemaiah. Their inclusion in the genealogical record underscores the importance of family lineage in maintaining the heritage and promises given to David.

5. The Davidic Lineage
This passage is part of a larger genealogical record that emphasizes the continuity of the Davidic line, which is significant for the fulfillment of God's promises regarding the Messiah.The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture
Genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they serve to connect God's promises across generations. They remind us of God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His redemptive plan.

God's Faithfulness to His Promises
The preservation of the Davidic line, even through exile and return, demonstrates God's unwavering commitment to His covenant promises. This encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness in their own lives.

The Role of Individuals in God's Plan
Each person listed, though seemingly minor, plays a part in the grand account of God's salvation history. This teaches us that every believer has a role in God's kingdom work, no matter how small it may seem.

The Continuity of God's Redemptive Plan
The genealogical records highlight the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament, culminating in Christ. This continuity assures us of the reliability and coherence of Scripture.(22) The sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah.--See Note on 1Chronicles 1:41.

Hattush.--Probably the Hattush "of the sons of David, of the sons of Shechaniah," mentioned by Ezra as one of those who went up with him from Babylon in the second return, 457 B.C. (Ezra 8:2-3). If we have rightly understood 1Chronicles 3:21, Hattush is of the fourth generation after Zerubbabel (Hananiah, Shechaniah, Shemaiah, Hattush), and so might well have been a youthful companion of Ezra.

Six.--As the text gives only five names, one must have been omitted by an oversight.

Verse 22. - In the obscurity that obtains on the subject, there is one somewhat bright star of light in a succeeding name, Hattush, to which this verse leads us. This verse purports to help on the line of genealogy by a contribution of two descents, the effective names being Shemaiah and Neariah, the line coming to its close by aid of two other effective names, Elioenai and (say) Hodaiah, contained in the last two verses of the chapter. Although one manifest error in ver. 22 (involved in the number "six" when only five sons have been read) betokens the insecurity of the text, yet the summary measures of the ingenious Lord A. C. Hervey (see his valuable work on the 'Genealogies of our Lord Jesus Christ,' pp. 103, 307, 322; and articles in Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 1:666, 667) can scarcely be warranted, when he wishes first to omit altogether the words and the sons of Shecaniah; Shemaiah; and next, to regard Shemaiah as Shimei, the brother of Zerub-babel, and, as matter of course, those who followed as the descendants of this brother of Zerubbabel, instead of Zerubbabel himself. Now, a passage in the Book of Ezra helps us much here. Ezra mentions, as one of those of the "sons of David" who went up with him from Babylon to Jerusalem (Ezra 8:2, 3), Hattush, "of the sons of Shechaniah." There is not only nothing to prevent this Hattush being the same as the elder brother of Neariah, who comes fourth in succession from Zerubbabel (i.e. on the hypothesis that the six names of ver. 21 are brothers, not a line of descents), but at the above-mentioned average of twenty years the dates will admirably synchronize - the last date of Zerubbabel being about B.C. 520, and that of Neariah B.C. 440; while the date of Ezra's journey was B.C. 458 (see 'Speaker's Commentary,' 3:186, 187). This coincidence of names and dates must not be regarded as con-elusive; but, pending further discovery, it strongly disfavours the idea of the names of ver. 21 constituting a succession, and it keeps well in check the rate of succeeding generations, bringing the last member of the succession to a date that may be harmonized with others which have for the most part held their ground. That in ver. 22 only five names are given for what are summed up as "six," must lead to the supposition that one has dropped out; and since no known manuscript of the Hebrew text, nor the Septuagint or Vulgate versions supplies us with the missing name, the Syriac and Arabic versions, which supply the name Azariah between Neariah and Shaphat, must be viewed with some suspicion. Igeal is, in the Hebrew, a word (יגִךאל) identical with the Igal of Numbers 13:7; 2 Samuel 23:36 - Septuagint in the latter passages Ἰλαὰλ or Ἰγάλ, but in the present place Ἰωὴλ. Of the other persons in this verse little or nothing else is known.

Parallel Commentaries ...


The six
שִׁשָּֽׁה׃ (šiš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)

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

of Shecaniah
שְׁכַנְיָ֖ה (šə·ḵan·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7935: Shecaniah -- 'Yah has taken up His abode', the name of several Israelites

[were] Shemaiah
שְׁמַעְיָ֑ה (šə·ma‘·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8098: Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites

and his
שְׁמַעְיָ֗ה (šə·ma‘·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8098: Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites

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

Hattush,
חַטּ֡וּשׁ (ḥaṭ·ṭūš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2407: Hattush -- three Israelites

Igal,
וְ֠יִגְאָל (wə·yiḡ·’āl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3008: Igal -- 'He redeems', three Israelites

Bariah,
וּבָרִ֧יחַ (ū·ḇā·rî·aḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1282: Bariah -- an Israelite

Neariah,
וּנְעַרְיָ֛ה (ū·nə·‘ar·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5294: Neariah -- two Israelites

and Shaphat.
וְשָׁפָ֖ט (wə·šā·p̄āṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8202: Shaphat -- 'he has judged', five Israelites


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OT History: 1 Chronicles 3:22 The sons of Shecaniah: Shemaiah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)