How does 1 Chronicles 3:14 fit into the genealogy of David's line? Placing the Verse in the Chapter • 1 Chronicles 3:10-16 walks straight down the royal line that began with David and Solomon. • Verse 14 is a simple but crucial link in that chain: – “Amon his son, and Josiah his son.” (1 Chronicles 3:14) • It follows Manasseh (v. 13) and leads directly to Jehoiakim, Jeconiah, and Zedekiah (vv. 15-16), the last kings before the Babylonian exile. Names Highlighted in 1 Chronicles 3:14 1. Amon – Hezekiah ➔ Manasseh ➔ Amon 2. Josiah – Amon ➔ Josiah Quick Historical Snapshot • Amon (2 Kings 21:19-26; 2 Chronicles 33:21-25) – Reigned two years, “did evil in the sight of the LORD.” – Assassinated by his own servants; the people restored the throne to his son. • Josiah (2 Kings 22–23; 2 Chronicles 34–35) – Crowned at eight years old. – Rediscovered the Book of the Law, launched sweeping reforms, and renewed covenant worship. – Died in battle at Megiddo, yet remembered as one who “turned to the LORD with all his heart” (2 Kings 23:25). Why Verse 14 Matters in the Larger Story • Preserves the unbroken royal descent promised to David (2 Samuel 7:12-16; Psalm 89:3-4). • Shows God’s faithfulness even when individual kings, like Amon, were faithless. • Sets the stage for Josiah’s reforms—one last bright moment before Judah’s downfall, underscoring both mercy and impending judgment. • Marks the generation that produced Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin (Jeconiah), and Zedekiah, the final rulers before exile, proving the chronicler’s concern for historical precision. Harmony with the New Testament Matthew 1:10-11 echoes the same order: “■ Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, ■ Manasseh the father of Amos [Amon], ■ Amos the father of Josiah, ■ Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.” • The Gospel writer leans on this Chronicles list to trace Jesus’ legal right to David’s throne. Key Takeaways for Today • Scripture’s genealogies are literal history, anchoring faith in verifiable events. • God keeps covenant promises, threading His purpose through obedient and disobedient rulers alike. • A short verse can bridge whole eras, reminding us that every generation matters in God’s redemptive plan. |
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