What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 2:38? Obed was the father of Jehu “Obed was the father of Jehu …” (1 Chronicles 2:38) • The Chronicler is continuing the Judahite pedigree begun in 2:34–37, proving God’s faithfulness to preserve every branch of the tribe He chose (Genesis 12:2–3; Genesis 49:10). • Though this Obed is not the same man who fathered Jesse (Ruth 4:17; 1 Chronicles 2:12), the recurrence of the name highlights a living, ongoing heritage. • A direct, literal father-to-son relationship grounds our faith in history, just as Matthew 1 and Luke 3 will later do when they trace the line to Christ. • Each name reminds us that covenant truth is relayed person to person (Deuteronomy 6:6-7); no generation stands alone. Jehu was the father of Azariah “… and Jehu was the father of Azariah.” (1 Chronicles 2:38) • This Jehu is distinct from the northern king of 2 Kings 9–10; the Bible’s precision confirms its reliability. • The baton moves seamlessly to Azariah, underscoring that God’s plan advances through ordinary people (Galatians 4:4). • Even without a recorded story, Azariah’s inclusion shows the Lord “knows those who are His” (2 Timothy 2:19); every faithful link matters. • From Judah’s promise in Genesis 49:10 to its fulfillment in Jesus, each generational handoff proves that “not one word of all the LORD’s good promises has failed” (Joshua 21:45). summary 1 Chronicles 2:38 records two quiet transfers—Obed to Jehu, Jehu to Azariah—yet each one testifies that the Lord preserves His people, keeps His covenant, and moves history toward Christ. Because every generation is seen and counted, we can trust Him to weave our own lives into His unfolding redemption story. |
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