What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 3:5? And these sons were born to him in Jerusalem “and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem” (1 Chronicles 3:5) • David’s move from Hebron to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:5–9) signaled God’s establishment of his royal house; the births listed here underline that the promise of an enduring dynasty (2 Samuel 7:12–16) took root in the city God chose (Psalm 132:13–14). • Jerusalem becomes the backdrop for covenant legacy: every name that follows ties David’s throne to the place where God’s name would dwell (1 Kings 11:36). Shimea “Shimea” (also called Shammua, 2 Samuel 5:14) • Firstborn to Bathsheba after the death of the unnamed child (2 Samuel 12:15–19). • Though Scripture records no independent exploits, his inclusion testifies that every child, even those in the shadows, is part of God’s unfolding plan (Psalm 127:3). Shobab “Shobab” • Like Shimea, he remains largely silent in the narrative, yet his presence affirms the restoration God granted David and Bathsheba after tragedy (Psalm 51:12). • The chronicler’s careful listing reminds readers that God counts and remembers each life (Malachi 3:16). Nathan “Nathan” • Luke traces Mary’s genealogy through Nathan (Luke 3:31), linking this son to Jesus’ human lineage and fulfilling Isaiah 11:1 that a “Branch” would spring from Jesse’s line. • By using a non-royal son instead of Solomon in Mary’s ancestry, God bypasses royal curses pronounced on later kings (Jeremiah 22:30) while still preserving Davidic bloodline integrity. Solomon “and Solomon” • Solomon alone is singled out in 2 Samuel 12:24–25, where the Lord “loved him” and nicknamed him Jedidiah. • He inherits the throne (1 Kings 1:29–30) and receives the charge to build the temple (1 Chronicles 22:9–10), picturing the greater Son who would build a spiritual house (Hebrews 3:3–6). • His wisdom (1 Kings 4:29–34) and reign of peace foreshadow the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel • Bathsheba, once entangled in scandal (2 Samuel 11), is now honored by name; God’s grace redeems her story and secures her place in Messiah’s lineage (Matthew 1:6). • Ammiel (“people of God,” called Eliam in 2 Samuel 11:3) roots Bathsheba in a godly family; her restoration shows that repentance opens doors for renewed blessing (Psalm 32:1–2). • The phrase “These four” stresses completeness—every son acknowledged, none omitted—showing that God fully restores what sin once marred (Joel 2:25). summary 1 Chronicles 3:5 records four sons born to David and Bathsheba in Jerusalem, anchoring the Davidic promise in the city of God and highlighting both judgment overcome and grace bestowed. Shimea and Shobab testify to quiet restoration, Nathan links the house of David to Jesus through Mary, and Solomon anticipates the temple-building king who prefigures Christ. Together, the verse showcases God’s faithfulness: He redeems broken stories, remembers every name, and steadily advances His covenant plan through real people in real history. |
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