What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 4:19? The sons of Hodiah’s wife • This phrase introduces a branch within Judah’s genealogy (1 Chron 4:1–7), reminding us that every name matters to God, just as in 1 Chron 2:34-35 and 7:24. • These lists are not filler; they trace real people through whom the covenant line—and ultimately the Messiah—would come (Ruth 4:18-22; Matthew 1:1-16). the sister of Naham • Mentioning her relationship to Naham shows the importance of maternal connections, echoing Zeruiah and Abigail in 1 Chron 2:16 and Jabez’s mother in 1 Chron 4:9. • God’s purposes include the contributions of every family member, male or female. were the fathers of Keilah the Garmite • Keilah was a fortified Judean town (Joshua 15:44) later rescued by David (1 Samuel 23:1-5). • Calling these men “fathers” points to their role as founders or chief settlers, the same way 1 Chron 2:53 notes the Zorathites. • Territorial inheritance was tied to real people (Numbers 26:52-55); God used ordinary families to occupy the land He promised (Genesis 17:8). and of Eshtemoa the Maacathite • Eshtemoa lay in the hill country south of Hebron (Joshua 15:50; 21:14) and later received spoil from David (1 Samuel 30:28). • “Maacathite” links the founders to Maacah, an Aramean kingdom north of Israel (2 Samuel 10:6), showing a blend of heritages like Caleb the Kenizzite (Joshua 14:6) and Rahab of Jericho in Judah’s line (Matthew 1:5). • This hint of outside blood foreshadows God’s plan to gather the nations (Isaiah 2:2-3; Acts 2:5-11). summary 1 Chronicles 4:19, though brief, underscores that God tracks real families, honors both paternal and maternal lines, establishes communities through faithful ancestors, and gladly weaves outsiders into His covenant people—proof that He keeps His promises down to the smallest detail. |
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