What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 8:35? The sons of Micah 1 Chronicles 8:35 says, “The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.” • Chronicles records the tribe of Benjamin to show that every promise God made to Israel’s families still stands (compare 1 Chronicles 8:1; Genesis 17:7). • Micah is the grandson of Jonathan and great-grandson of King Saul (1 Chronicles 8:33–34; 1 Samuel 14:49). Even though Saul’s dynasty lost the throne, God still knew and preserved their names. • The same list is repeated verbatim in 1 Chronicles 9:41, underscoring its reliability and importance. Pithon • Listed first, likely the eldest. Scripture often puts the firstborn up front to mark responsibility and honor (Exodus 13:2; Colossians 1:18 for Christ as firstborn). • His name appears only here and in 1 Chronicles 9:41, reminding us that every individual, even if mentioned once, matters to God (Luke 12:7). • From the wreckage of Saul’s failures, God still raises new generations—evidence of mercy that outlives judgment (2 Samuel 9:7). Melech • His placement beside Pithon shows a family nucleus being rebuilt. Though “Melech” sounds like “king,” the text gives no titles; their identity rests on belonging to the covenant people, not on earthly rank (Jeremiah 9:23–24). • Chronicles balances the story of David’s line with Saul’s line to prove God’s justice toward both (1 Chronicles 10:13–14; Romans 2:11). Tarea • Also written “Tahrea” in 1 Chronicles 9:41. The minor spelling shift reminds us that copyists carefully preserved—not invented—these records, attesting to Scripture’s reliability (Psalm 119:160). • Inclusion of a little-known son teaches that God’s faithfulness is not limited to the famous (1 Corinthians 1:26–29). Ahaz • Ahaz extends the line: “Ahaz fathered Jehoaddah…” (1 Chronicles 8:36). The genealogy keeps flowing until verse 40, indicating that God continued to multiply Saul’s house even after political downfall. • Later descendants like Alemeth and Azmaveth become heads of towns (1 Chronicles 8:36–38), demonstrating restoration and future hope (Joel 2:25–26). • The ongoing list mirrors God’s promise to David in 2 Samuel 7:16; although a different family, it proves the broader principle that God sustains every covenant line He initiates. summary 1 Chronicles 8:35 is more than a roll call. It shows God’s unbroken record-keeping, His care for individuals, and His determination to preserve families even after failure. By naming Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz, Scripture assures us that no life woven into God’s covenant plan is forgotten and that His promises outlast human setbacks. |
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