How does 1 Chronicles 2:21 illustrate God's faithfulness in family lineage? The Verse in Focus “Hezron married Makir's daughter, even at sixty, and she bore him Segub” (1 Chron 2:21) Family Background • Hezron is a grandson of Judah, anchoring the narrative in the royal tribe through which the promised Messiah would come (Genesis 49:10; Matthew 1:2–3). • Makir is a son of Manasseh, linking the story to Joseph’s branch of Israel. • The union bridges two tribes, showing God weaving together the whole nation for His purposes. Faithfulness Highlighted by Late Fatherhood • Sixty years old in ancient times was considered elderly for fathering a first son with a new wife. • God had already displayed a similar miracle when Abraham and Sarah conceived Isaac in their old age (Genesis 21). • The birth of Segub confirms that advancing age never limits God’s covenant plans; He remains true to His word despite human weakness. Blending Tribal Lines—Judah Meets Manasseh • By bringing Judah’s Hezron and Manasseh’s family together, God signals that His faithfulness extends beyond strict tribal boundaries. • This anticipates the later gathering of both northern and southern tribes under one King (Ezekiel 37:15-28). Echoes of God’s Pattern through Scripture • Unlikely parents: Hannah (1 Samuel 1) and Elizabeth (Luke 1) conceived after barrenness, reinforcing that lineage rests on divine initiative. • Outsider inclusion: Ruth the Moabite joined Judah’s line and became King David’s great-grandmother (Ruth 4), illustrating God’s faithful openness to all who trust Him. • Covenant continuity: God repeatedly sustains family lines so His promises remain unbroken (Psalm 145:13). Preserving the Promise of Messiah • Every name in 1 Chronicles 2 affirms that God is meticulously tracking Judah’s descendants until Christ appears (Galatians 4:4). • Segub’s birth, though a brief mention, keeps the genealogical chain intact—one more proof that “not one word” of God’s promise falls to the ground (cf. 1 Kings 8:56, paraphrased). Implications for Believers Today • God’s care for lineage assures believers that He also watches over their families and future generations (Psalm 103:17-18). • No circumstance—age, background, limitation—can thwart His covenant purposes. • Trusting His faithfulness compels present obedience, knowing that our small acts may fit into His grand, unfolding plan just as Segub’s birth did for Judah’s line. |
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