What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 9:43? Moza was the father of Binea • In the surrounding genealogy (1 Chronicles 9:35-42) the Chronicler traces Saul’s line through Jonathan and Micah, showing that even after exile God preserved this family. • Moza, first named in 1 Chronicles 8:37-38, stands as a reminder that no generation is forgotten; God’s covenant care reaches into the details of personal lineage, echoing passages like Psalm 112:2 and Deuteronomy 7:9 that celebrate faithfulness “to a thousand generations.” • By recording Moza’s fatherhood of Binea, Scripture affirms the continuity of Israel’s history, much as Matthew 1:2-16 does for the Messiah’s line. Rephaiah was his son • Rephaiah, listed again in 1 Chronicles 8:37, marks the next link in the chain, underscoring that God’s purposes move forward one life at a time (compare 2 Timothy 1:5, where faith travels through generations). • Each named son in this chapter testifies that exile did not erase identity; it parallels Ezra 2:62, where genealogical records validate belonging to God’s people. • The Chronicler’s careful repetition reinforces that family history is sacred history. Elasah his son • This third generation after Moza shows momentum in the line of Benjamin; see also 1 Chronicles 8:37 for the same sequence. • God’s Word pauses on Elasah just long enough to say, “He mattered.” In Isaiah 49:16 the Lord declares, “I have engraved you on the palms of My hands,” reflecting why every name is worth recording. • Such details encourage readers today that their own stories are likewise noted before God (Psalm 139:16). and Azel his son • Azel concludes the verse yet immediately leads into further names (1 Chronicles 9:44), proving that God’s story keeps unfolding. • His children will settle near Jerusalem, signaling restoration to the land—a theme echoed in Jeremiah 29:11-14 where God promises a hopeful future after captivity. • The expanding family tree illustrates Psalm 145:4: “One generation will declare Your works to the next and proclaim Your mighty acts”. summary 1 Chronicles 9:43 is more than a roll call; it is a witness to God’s unwavering faithfulness. By tracing Moza, Binea, Rephaiah, Elasah, and Azel, Scripture affirms that every generation counts, covenant promises endure, and personal histories are woven into God’s redemptive plan. Knowing our names are likewise known to Him invites us to trust His care and to pass on a living faith to those who follow. |
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