What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 9:44? And Azel had six sons • Scripture records Azel as a literal descendant in Saul’s line (1 Chronicles 8:37–38), emphasizing God’s faithfulness to preserve that royal family even after the exile (cf. 2 Samuel 7:12–16). • Six sons show tangible fulfillment of the blessing to “be fruitful and multiply” first given in Genesis 1:28 and repeated to Abraham in Genesis 17:6. • The verse reminds us that God values every generation; none are forgotten in His covenant plans (Psalm 105:8–10). and these were their names • “He calls them all by name” (Isaiah 40:26); individual names underscore personal worth before God. • Names in Scripture often reflect faith, hope, or testimony. Here they hint at a family that remembered the Lord even in obscurity. • Luke 10:20 affirms that the greatest honor is to have our names written in heaven. Azrikam • Meaning “the prince has risen” or “my help is noble,” the name points to leadership and strength in God. • Cross reference: “The LORD is my strength and my song” (Exodus 15:2). • Hidden servants like Azrikam assure us that God’s kingdom includes many faithful people history scarcely records. Bocheru • A rare name possibly meaning “firstborn,” suggesting parental gratitude and order in the household. • Psalm 127:3: “Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward.” • God’s interest reaches from kings to second-line sons like Bocheru. Ishmael • Instantly recalls Abraham’s son (Genesis 16:11). The name means “God hears.” • 1 John 5:14: “If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” • Even though this Ishmael is far removed from the original, the identical name reinforces that God’s ear remains open to all generations. Sheariah • Means “valued by Yah” or “gate of Yah.” • Psalm 84:10: “Better a day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere.” • His name invites reflection on living where God’s presence is honored. Obadiah • “Servant of the LORD.” Sharing a name with the prophet (Obadiah 1:1), it highlights the privilege of serving God irrespective of public fame. • 1 Corinthians 4:1: “Men should regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.” Hanan • Signifies “gracious” or “God has been gracious.” • John 1:16: “For from His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.” • Hanan’s name becomes a living reminder that every heartbeat is sustained by divine grace. These were the sons of Azel • The repetition bookends the list, a literary way to seal the genealogy and show completeness (compare 1 Chronicles 8:38). • It stresses identity: they belong to Azel, yet their ultimate belonging is to the LORD who authored their story (Psalm 139:16). • Genealogies like this prepared the post-exilic community to trace lineage, land rights, and messianic hope (Matthew 1:1-17). summary 1 Chronicles 9:44 literally records six sons of Azel, cementing Saul’s lineage and God’s covenant faithfulness. Each phrase spotlights family growth, the importance of personal names, and the quiet testimony of ordinary believers. Though history offers no exploits for Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, or Hanan, their inclusion proves God’s unwavering attention to every individual. In preserving their names, Scripture reassures us that our own lives, however unnoticed by the world, are fully seen, valued, and woven into God’s unfolding redemptive plan. |
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