1 Chronicles 2:33
The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel.
The sons of Jonathan:
Jonathan, in this context, is a descendant of Jerahmeel, who was a member of the tribe of Judah. The name Jonathan means "Yahweh has given," which reflects the common practice of naming children with theophoric elements, indicating a connection to God. This Jonathan is distinct from the more well-known Jonathan, the son of King Saul and friend of David. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the lineage and tribal affiliations of the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of heritage and God's promises to His people.

Peleth and Zaza:
Peleth and Zaza are relatively obscure figures in the biblical narrative, mentioned only in this genealogical context. Their inclusion highlights the comprehensive nature of the genealogies, which aim to preserve the record of even lesser-known family lines. The name Peleth means "swiftness" or "flight," while Zaza means "belonging to all" or "plenty." These names may reflect characteristics or hopes associated with these individuals or their family line. The genealogical records in Chronicles often serve to affirm the fulfillment of God's promises to the tribes of Israel, ensuring that each family is accounted for in the history of God's people.

These were the descendants of Jerahmeel:
Jerahmeel was a descendant of Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, and his lineage is detailed in 1 Chronicles 2. The Jerahmeelites were a clan within the tribe of Judah, and their mention underscores the chronicler's intent to document the full breadth of Judah's descendants. This focus on Judah is significant, as it is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ would come, fulfilling the messianic prophecies. The genealogies in Chronicles not only preserve historical records but also point to the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through the line of Judah, culminating in the birth of the Messiah.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jonathan
A descendant of Jerahmeel, part of the tribe of Judah. His lineage is mentioned to establish the genealogical record of the tribe.

2. Peleth
One of the sons of Jonathan. His name is recorded in the genealogies, though little else is known about him.

3. Zaza
Another son of Jonathan. Like Peleth, his mention is primarily for genealogical purposes.

4. Jerahmeel
An ancestor of Jonathan, part of the tribe of Judah. His lineage is significant in the chronicling of the tribe's history.

5. Tribe of Judah
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership and prominence, especially as the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture
Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect God's promises through generations, showing His faithfulness and the unfolding of His redemptive plan.

God's Faithfulness Across Generations
The mention of individuals like Jonathan, Peleth, and Zaza, though seemingly minor, underscores God's attention to detail and His faithfulness to His people across generations.

Our Place in God's Story
Just as these individuals were part of a larger account, believers today are part of God's ongoing account. Understanding our spiritual heritage can inspire us to live faithfully.

The Role of Judah in Salvation History
The tribe of Judah's prominence in biblical history points to the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who fulfills the prophecies and promises given to this tribe.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does understanding the genealogies in 1 Chronicles help us appreciate the continuity of God's promises throughout the Bible?

2. In what ways can we see God's faithfulness in our own family histories or spiritual journeys?

3. How does the lineage of Judah, as seen in 1 Chronicles and the Gospels, enhance our understanding of Jesus' role as the Messiah?

4. What can we learn from the seemingly minor characters in the Bible, like Peleth and Zaza, about our own significance in God's plan?

5. How can we apply the lessons of faithfulness and heritage from 1 Chronicles 2:33 to our daily lives and spiritual walk?
Connections to Other Scriptures
1 Chronicles 2:9-42
This passage provides a broader context for the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, showing the importance of lineage in Israel's history.

Matthew 1:1-17
The genealogy of Jesus Christ, which also traces back to the tribe of Judah, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promises through this lineage.

Genesis 49:8-12
Jacob's blessing to Judah, prophesying the leadership and royal lineage that would come from this tribe, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus.
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
Descendants, Jerahmeel, Jerah'meel, Jonathan, Peleth, Sons, Zaza
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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