1 Chronicles 2:39
Azariah was the father of Helez, Helez was the father of Elasah,
Azariah was the father of Helez
Azariah is a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with priests and leaders. The name means "Yahweh has helped," reflecting a common theme of divine assistance. In the genealogical context of 1 Chronicles, Azariah is part of the lineage of Judah, which is significant as it traces the ancestry of the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. This lineage underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham and David regarding their descendants. The mention of Azariah here connects to the broader narrative of God's faithfulness to His covenant people.

Helez was the father of Elasah
Helez is identified as one of David's mighty warriors in other parts of Scripture, specifically in 2 Samuel 23:26 and 1 Chronicles 11:27. This connection to David's elite group of soldiers highlights the valor and significance of Helez within the history of Israel. The name Helez means "strength" or "vigor," which is fitting for a warrior. The genealogical record in Chronicles serves to establish the continuity of God's people and their leaders, emphasizing the importance of heritage and divine purpose.

Elasah, the son of Helez, is a less prominent figure in the biblical narrative, but his inclusion in the genealogy signifies the ongoing fulfillment of God's promises through successive generations. The name Elasah means "God has made," which can be seen as a testament to God's creative power and sovereignty in establishing His people. This lineage, though not extensively detailed in terms of individual exploits, contributes to the overarching biblical theme of God's providential guidance and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through history.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Azariah
A descendant of Judah, Azariah is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the tribe of Judah. His name means "Yahweh has helped" in Hebrew, reflecting a common theme of divine assistance in the lives of the Israelites.

2. Helez
The son of Azariah, Helez is another link in the genealogical chain. His name means "strength" or "vigor," which may indicate the qualities valued in his family or tribe.

3. Eleasah
The son of Helez, Eleasah continues the lineage. His name means "God has made" or "God has done," suggesting a recognition of divine action in his life or family.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage can provide a sense of identity and purpose. Just as the Israelites valued their genealogies, Christians can find strength in their spiritual lineage through faith in Christ.

God's Sovereignty in Lineage
The genealogies remind us that God is sovereign over history and our personal accounts. He orchestrates events and lineages for His purposes, as seen in the lineage leading to Christ.

Names Reflecting Faith
The meanings of names like Azariah, Helez, and Eleasah remind us of the importance of living lives that reflect God's help, strength, and action. Our lives should testify to God's work in us.

Continuity of God's Plan
The genealogies show the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament. They remind us that God is faithful to His promises and works through generations.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does understanding the genealogies in 1 Chronicles help us appreciate the continuity of God's plan throughout the Bible?

2. In what ways can knowing our spiritual heritage strengthen our faith and identity as Christians?

3. How do the meanings of the names Azariah, Helez, and Eleasah inspire us to reflect God's character in our own lives?

4. What can we learn about God's sovereignty and faithfulness from the genealogical records in the Bible?

5. How do the genealogies in 1 Chronicles connect to the New Testament genealogies of Jesus, and what significance does this have for our understanding of God's redemptive plan?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Genealogies in Matthew 1 and Luke 3
These genealogies also trace the lineage of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of heritage and fulfillment of prophecy in the New Testament.

1 Chronicles 4:1-23
This passage provides further genealogical details of the tribe of Judah, offering a broader context for understanding the significance of these family lines.

Genesis 49:8-12
Jacob's blessing over Judah highlights the future prominence of this tribe, which is reflected in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles.
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
Azariah, Azari'ah, Begat, Begot, Elasah, Eleasah, Ele-a'sah, Helez, Jehu
Dictionary of Bible Themes
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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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