1 Chronicles 2:10
Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah.
Ram
The name "Ram" in Hebrew is רָם, which means "high" or "exalted." This name reflects a position of honor and significance within the genealogical line of Judah. Ram is an ancestor of King David, and ultimately, of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the divine orchestration in the lineage leading to the Messiah. The name itself suggests a person of stature and importance, setting the stage for the notable descendants that follow.

was the father of
This phrase indicates a direct paternal lineage, a common structure in biblical genealogies. It underscores the importance of family heritage and the transmission of faith and covenant promises through generations. In the Hebrew context, genealogies were not merely records of ancestry but were also theological affirmations of God's faithfulness to His people.

Amminadab
The name "Amminadab" in Hebrew is עַמִּינָדָב, meaning "my kinsman is noble" or "people of the prince." Amminadab is a significant figure as he is part of the lineage that leads to the Davidic monarchy. His name reflects the nobility and leadership expected of those in the line of Judah, pointing to the royal and priestly roles his descendants would fulfill.

and Amminadab was the father of
This repetition of the phrase emphasizes the continuity and reliability of God's promises through successive generations. It highlights the faithfulness of God in preserving the line through which He would bring about His redemptive plan.

Nahshon
Nahshon, נַחְשׁוֹן in Hebrew, means "enchanter" or "oracle." He is noted as a leader during the Exodus, specifically as the head of the tribe of Judah. Nahshon's role as a leader during a pivotal moment in Israel's history underscores the leadership qualities and divine favor associated with the tribe of Judah. His position as a forebear of David and Jesus further cements his importance in the biblical narrative.

the leader of the sons of Judah
This phrase highlights Nahshon's prominent role as a prince or chief among the tribe of Judah. The tribe of Judah holds a special place in biblical history, being the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ would come. The leadership of Nahshon during the wilderness journey signifies the beginning of Judah's ascendancy among the tribes of Israel, fulfilling Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49:10 that the scepter would not depart from Judah.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ram
A descendant of Judah, Ram is part of the genealogy that leads to King David and ultimately to Jesus Christ. His mention highlights the continuity of God's promise through the line of Judah.

2. Amminadab
The son of Ram, Amminadab is an important link in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. His name means "my kinsman is noble," reflecting the noble lineage from which he comes.

3. Nahshon
The son of Amminadab, Nahshon is noted as a leader of the sons of Judah. His leadership role during the wilderness journey of the Israelites underscores his significance in the history of Israel.

4. Judah
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, Judah is significant for being the tribe from which King David and Jesus Christ descended. The tribe of Judah is often associated with leadership and kingship.

5. Genealogy
This passage is part of a larger genealogical record in 1 Chronicles, which traces the lineage of the tribes of Israel, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises through specific family lines.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture
Genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through specific family lines. They remind us of the continuity of God's plan throughout history.

Leadership and Legacy
Nahshon's role as a leader of Judah illustrates the importance of godly leadership. As Christians, we are called to lead with integrity and faithfulness, leaving a legacy that honors God.

God's Sovereignty in History
The genealogical records show that God is sovereign over history, orchestrating events and people to fulfill His divine purposes. This encourages us to trust in God's plan for our lives, even when we cannot see the full picture.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2:10 connect to the larger account of God's promise to Abraham and David?

2. In what ways can we see God's faithfulness through the lineage of Judah, and how does this encourage us in our own faith journey?

3. What qualities of leadership can we learn from Nahshon's role as a leader of the tribe of Judah, and how can we apply these qualities in our own lives?

4. How does understanding the genealogical connections in the Bible enhance our appreciation of God's sovereignty and His plan for redemption?

5. Reflect on a time when you saw God's hand in the "genealogy" of your own life account. How can this reflection strengthen your trust in His ongoing work in your life?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Matthew 1:4-5
This passage in the New Testament also lists the genealogy of Jesus, including Ram, Amminadab, and Nahshon, showing the fulfillment of God's promise through the lineage of Judah.

Exodus 6:23
This verse mentions Amminadab as the father-in-law of Aaron, Moses' brother, indicating the interconnectedness of Israel's leaders and the priestly line.

Numbers 1:7
Nahshon is listed as the leader of the tribe of Judah during the census in the wilderness, highlighting his role and leadership among the Israelites.
The Human FamilyW. Clarkson 1 Chronicles 2:1-55
On the Genealogical TablesR. Glover 1 Chronicles 1-6
GenealogiesJ.R. Thomson 1 Chronicles 1-9
People
Abiah, Abigail, Abihail, Abijah, Abinadab, Abishai, Abishur, Achan, Achar, Achsa, Achsah, Ahban, Ahijah, Ahlai, Amasa, Amminadab, Appaim, Aram, Ardon, Asahel, Asher, Ashur, Atarah, Attai, Azariah, Azubah, Bathshua, Benjamin, Bezaleel, Boaz, Bunah, Calcol, Caleb, Carmi, Chelubai, Dan, Dara, Darda, David, Eker, Elasah, Eleasah, Eliab, Elishama, Ephah, Ephlal, Ephratah, Ephrath, Er, Eshtaolites, Eshtaulites, Ethan, Gad, Gazez, Gesham, Geshem, Hamul, Haran, Hareph, Haroeh, Hazi-hammana-hethites, Helez, Heman, Hemath, Hezron, Hur, Ishi, Issachar, Ithrites, Jabez, Jada, Jahdai, Jair, Jamin, Jarha, Jehu, Jekamiah, Jerahmeel, Jerioth, Jesher, Jesse, Jether, Jithrites, Joab, Jonathan, Joseph, Jotham, Kenites, Korah, Levi, Maacah, Maachah, Maaz, Machir, Manahathites, Manahethites, Maon, Menahethites, Mesha, Mishraites, Molid, Moza, Nadab, Nahshon, Naphtali, Nathan, Nethaneel, Netophathites, Obed, Onam, Onan, Oren, Ozem, Pelet, Peleth, Perez, Pharez, Puhites, Puthites, Raddai, Raham, Rechab, Regem, Rekem, Reuben, Salma, Salmon, Segub, Seled, Shaaph, Shallum, Shammai, Sheber, Shelah, Shema, Sheshan, Sheva, Shimea, Shimeathites, Shimma, Shobab, Shobal, Shua, Shumathites, Simeon, Sisamai, Sucathites, Suchathites, Tamar, Tappuah, Tirathites, Tireathites, Tirhanah, Uri, Zabad, Zareathites, Zaza, Zebulun, Zerah, Zereathites, Zeruiah, Zimri, Zorathites, Zoreathites, Zorites, Zur
Places
Aram, Edom, Geshur, Gilead, Hammath, Havvoth-jair, Jabez, Kenath
Topics
Amminadab, Ammin'adab, Begat, Begot, Chief, Judah, Leader, Nahshon, Prince, Ram, Sons
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 2:3

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Library
Canaan
Canaan was the inheritance which the Israelites won for themselves by the sword. Their ancestors had already settled in it in patriarchal days. Abraham "the Hebrew" from Babylonia had bought in it a burying-place near Hebron; Jacob had purchased a field near Shechem, where he could water his flocks from his own spring. It was the "Promised Land" to which the serfs of the Pharaoh in Goshen looked forward when they should again become free men and find a new home for themselves. Canaan had ever been
Archibald Sayce—Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations

The Quotation in Matt. Ii. 6.
Several interpreters, Paulus especially, have asserted that the interpretation of Micah which is here given, was that of the Sanhedrim only, and not of the Evangelist, who merely recorded what happened and was said. But this assertion is at once refuted when we consider the object which Matthew has in view in his entire representation of the early life of Jesus. His object in recording the early life of Jesus is not like that of Luke, viz., to communicate historical information to his readers.
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament

Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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