What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 8:3? The sons of Bela 1 Chronicles 8 records the genealogy of Benjamin. Verse 3 begins, “The sons of Bela…”—a reminder that God keeps careful track of His people (Genesis 46:21; Numbers 26:38). Bela, Benjamin’s firstborn, fathered several lines that would produce warriors (1 Chronicles 8:40), kingship contenders (1 Samuel 9:1–2), and later, even the apostle Paul (Acts 22:3). By noting Bela’s sons, Scripture shows that every promise to the patriarchs was being faithfully advanced. Addar “The sons of Bela: Addar…” (1 Chronicles 8:3). Addar heads the list, indicating the prominence of his clan—paralleled by “Ard” in Numbers 26:40. Although no narrative follows, his inclusion proves: • God remembers names history forgets (Deuteronomy 29:10–13). • Ordinary families still anchor covenant continuity. • Hidden faithfulness can have generational impact. Gera Next is Gera. Later, “Ehud son of Gera” would rescue Israel from Moab (Judges 3:15), linking Bela’s branch to national deliverance (2 Samuel 16:5). Lessons surface: • God raises deliverers from small tribes (1 Samuel 9:21). • Present obedience can prepare future liberation. • Genealogies connect past heritage to future hope. Abihud Abihud closes the verse. A later Abihud appears in the Messiah’s ancestry (Matthew 1:13), underscoring God’s precise record-keeping. From this brief mention we see: • Every descendant has significance in God’s plan (Malachi 3:16). • Chronicles’ accuracy builds confidence in all Scripture (Proverbs 30:5). • Genealogies trace the steadfast path toward the promised King (2 Samuel 7:12–16). summary 1 Chronicles 8:3 is more than a list; it showcases the Lord’s meticulous faithfulness. By naming Addar, Gera, and Abihud, God demonstrates that He sees and values every branch of His covenant family, preserves their legacy, and weaves even the most unheralded lives into the grand story that culminates in Christ. |
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