What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 2:44? Shema was the father of Raham • In the broader pedigree of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:18-41), the Spirit pauses at Shema to remind us that every name in God’s covenant family carries weight. • Shema descends from Hebron, grandson of Caleb, the man who “followed the LORD fully” (Joshua 14:13-14). This connection underscores the enduring blessing that flows through obedience. • Like the genealogies of Genesis 5 and Matthew 1, this verse affirms that the Lord tracks His people generation by generation; He “remembers His covenant for a thousand generations” (Psalm 105:8). Raham the father of Jorkeam • Raham’s placement shows that faithfulness is meant to be inherited. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 calls parents to “impress” God’s words on their children, a charge embodied by Raham handing the baton to Jorkeam. • Jorkeam likely gave his name to a Judean town (cf. Joshua 15:56). Genealogies often explain how clans became communities, highlighting that godly households shape the map and culture of God’s people. • Psalm 78:5-7 echoes the purpose: that successive generations “might set their hope in God.” Rekem was the father of Shammai • Rekem, brother to Shema (1 Chronicles 2:43), models the branching of covenant lines—distinct families, one promise. • Shammai’s emergence reveals that no branch is insignificant. Proverbs 22:1 reminds us, “A good name is more desirable than great riches,” and God ensures each name is recorded. • The chronicler moves quickly toward greater figures like David (1 Chronicles 2:15), yet he refuses to bypass Rekem and Shammai, showing that the Lord values quiet faithfulness as much as celebrated leadership. summary 1 Chronicles 2:44 weaves two short family strands into Judah’s larger tapestry, proving that God’s purposes advance through ordinary parents and children who live in covenant loyalty. Every generation—Shema, Raham, Jorkeam, Rekem, Shammai—stands as a testament that the Lord sees, records, and works through each life to preserve His promises and point ultimately to Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah. |
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