What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 8:36? Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah • The chronicler is tracing the royal and tribal lines to show God’s faithfulness in preserving His people. • Ahaz’s name appears in a larger genealogy that roots Benjamin’s descendants in real history, affirming that God works through ordinary families (1 Chronicles 8:1–6; cf. 2 Samuel 8:15–18). • Even when individual stories are sparse, each name reminds us that every generation matters to the Lord (Psalm 145:4). Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri • Jehoaddah’s sons highlight the multiplication of God’s covenant people; the promise to Abraham of countless descendants is quietly unfolding here (Genesis 15:5; Hebrews 6:13–14). • The three brothers likely formed distinct households or clan groups, hinting at future service in Israel’s military or administrative life (1 Chronicles 8:12–13; 1 Chronicles 27:12). • Their placement in the genealogy underscores continuity: no break in the line despite Israel’s turbulent history (Lamentations 3:22–23). Zimri was the father of Moza • The chronicler singles out Moza to show the line did not end with Zimri; God secured another generation (Isaiah 59:21). • Moza appears again in the next verses, anchoring him to a broader family tree that reaches all the way to Saul and Jonathan (1 Chronicles 9:39–44). • This brief mention reminds readers that obscure names are still woven into redemption’s tapestry—God’s eye is on every branch (Matthew 10:29–31). summary 1 Chronicles 8:36 affirms that God faithfully preserves each link in His covenant chain. From Ahaz to Moza, every name testifies that the Lord’s purposes roll on, generation after generation, undeterred by obscurity or upheaval. What seems like a simple roster becomes a living witness that God’s promises are sure, His memory perfect, and His plan unstoppable. |
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