Lexical Summary Mowliyd: Progenitor, Begetter Original Word: מוֹלִיד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Molid From yalad; genitor; Molid, an Israelite -- Molid. see HEBREW yalad Brown-Driver-Briggs מוֺלִיד proper name, masculine a Judahite 1 Chronicles 2:29. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence and Context “Molid” appears a single time in Scripture: “Abishur’s wife was Abihail, and she bore him Ahban and Molid” (1 Chronicles 2:29). This verse falls within the opening genealogies of 1 Chronicles, which trace the sons of Judah from the patriarch himself down through various family branches. Place within the Jerahmeelite Genealogy The Chronicler records that Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron (1 Chronicles 2:25), fathered Ram, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah. Jerahmeel later took Atarah as a second wife, who bore him Onam (verse 26). One of Jerahmeel’s sons, Ram, fathered Maaz, Jamin, and Eker (verse 27). Another son, Abishur, married Abihail and had two sons—Ahban and Molid (verse 29). Thus, Molid belongs to a collateral Judahite line whose descendants are largely untracked beyond this reference, yet his inclusion underscores the Chronicler’s concern to preserve every branch of Judah’s family tree. Theological Themes of Lineage and Begetting 1. Preservation of Covenant Continuity: In a post-exilic setting, the Chronicler shows that the covenant people did not lose their tribal identities during exile. Every named son, including Molid, testifies that God’s promises to Judah endured through ordinary families. Historical Insights The Jerahmeelites settled in the Negev of Judah (1 Samuel 27:10). Archaeological surveys in the region have uncovered settlements dating to the united monarchy and later, indicating that Judah’s southern clans, possibly including Molid’s descendants, contributed to Israel’s expansion into semi-arid zones. Such settlement patterns fit the Chronicler’s portrayal of a populous, well-distributed tribe of Judah. Ministry Reflections and Application 1. Value of Every Believer: Just as the Chronicler records Molid’s name only once yet deems it worth preserving, pastors and teachers can emphasize that every member of Christ’s body is known and treasured by God (1 Corinthians 12:22). Connections to New Testament Genealogies Matthew 1 and Luke 3 also catalog ancestries—culminating in Jesus—to certify covenant continuity. Though Molid is absent from these lists, his recorded existence bolsters the reliability of tribal records that ultimately validate the Savior’s descent from Judah (Hebrews 7:14). Summary Molid’s lone appearance in 1 Chronicles 2:29 may seem insignificant, yet his inclusion in Scripture serves multiple purposes: reinforcing covenant fidelity, exemplifying divine blessing through generations, and reminding readers that God’s redemptive plan encompasses both prominent and obscure lives. Forms and Transliterations מוֹלִֽיד׃ מוליד׃ mō·w·lîḏ moLid mōwlîḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:29 HEB: אַחְבָּ֖ן וְאֶת־ מוֹלִֽיד׃ NAS: and she bore him Ahban and Molid. KJV: and she bare him Ahban, and Molid. INT: bore Ahban and Molid 1 Occurrence |
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