What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 4:26? The sons of Mishma • Genealogies in Scripture are never filler; they trace God’s unfolding plan (see 1 Chronicles 4:24–43 and Matthew 1:1). • “The sons” signals continuity—each generation faithfully extends the promises first spoken to Abraham (Genesis 12:2–3) and reaffirmed to Isaac and Jacob (Genesis 26:24; 28:13–14). • By recording these names, the Chronicler affirms that God “is not a God of the dead, but of the living” (Matthew 22:32), keeping every family line in view. • Paul reminds us, “All Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16), so even this brief verse is profitable—showing that no believer is anonymous in God’s story. Hammuel • Listed first, Hammuel likely carried responsibility as the eldest. Scripture often gives primacy of place to the first-named son (Genesis 49:3). • Firstborn status brought both privilege and accountability (Deuteronomy 21:17). Hammuel’s inclusion underscores that leadership within God’s people is meant for service, not self-promotion (Mark 10:43–45). • God notices every leader who walks faithfully, even if history records only a name (Hebrews 6:10). Zaccur • Zaccur’s placement between brothers shows that middle positions matter to God. He “is no respecter of persons” (Acts 10:34). • The verse reminds readers that significance is measured not by volume of information but by being counted among God’s covenant people (Romans 9:6–8). • In later Scriptures, men named Zaccur help repair Jerusalem’s wall (Nehemiah 3:2). Whether this is the same man or a descendant, the name surfaces again, illustrating generational faithfulness. and Shimei • Shimei comes last, but Scripture often elevates the last-named (Matthew 19:30). • Other Shimeis in Scripture reveal varied legacies—one cursed David (2 Samuel 16:5–13), another stood faithfully with Solomon (1 Kings 1:8). Our name may be shared, yet each of us chooses our own obedience (Philippians 2:12-13). • Shimei’s inclusion assures the quiet, lesser-known believer that God numbers every child in His family (Luke 12:7). summary 1 Chronicles 4:26, though brief, proclaims God’s meticulous care over every lineage. Each son—Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei—testifies that the Lord tracks promises through ordinary people. Whether first, middle, or last, every believer has a place in the unfolding redemption narrative, and Scripture faithfully records it so we may rest in God’s unfailing memory and purpose. |
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