1 Chronicles 8:36
Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza.
Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah,

This Ahaz belonged to the tribe of Benjamin and was not King Ahaz of Judah. His place in the record preserves the family line of Benjamin and its rightful tribal identity. Jehoaddah means “Yahweh has adorned.”

2Ch 28:1-4 Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king…
2Ki 16:1-4 In the seventeenth year of Pekah son of Remaliah,…
Isa 7:1-9 Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham,…

Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri,

Jehoaddah’s sons—Alemeth, Azmaveth, meaning “strong as death,” and Zimri, meaning “my music” or “my praise”—extended the Benjaminite household through several branches. Their names appear within a genealogy concerned with maintaining the recognized descent of Benjamin’s families.

1Ch 9:42-43 Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father…
1Ch 6:60 And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given…
1Ch 27:25 Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses…

and Zimri was the father of Moza.

The line continued through Moza, meaning “departure” or “going forth,” showing the preservation of this Benjaminite family across successive generations.

1Ch 2:46 Caleb’s concubine Ephah was the mother of Haran, Moza…
Jos 18:26 Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ahaz
A descendant of King Saul, Ahaz is part of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. His lineage is significant in understanding the continuity of Saul's family line.

2. Jehoaddah
The son of Ahaz, Jehoaddah continues the genealogical line, indicating the importance of family heritage in Israel's history.

3. Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri
Sons of Jehoaddah, these names represent the continuation of the family line. Each name carries historical and cultural significance within the tribe of Benjamin.

4. Moza
The son of Zimri, Moza is part of the ongoing lineage that is crucial for understanding the historical context of the tribe of Benjamin.
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 Christ.

God's Faithfulness Through Generations
The genealogies in the Bible remind us of God's faithfulness to His promises across generations. We can trust that God is working in our lives and the lives of our descendants.

The Role of Family in God's Plan
Families play a crucial role in God's redemptive plan. As believers, we are called to nurture and guide our families in the ways of the Lord, ensuring that faith is passed down through generations.

Legacy of Faith
Each name in the genealogy represents a life and a account. We are encouraged to live in such a way that our legacy reflects our faith and commitment to God.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does understanding the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin enhance our comprehension of Israel's history and God's plan for His people?

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

3. How can we actively contribute to the spiritual growth and heritage of our families today?

4. What lessons can we learn from the genealogies in the Bible about the importance of leaving a legacy of faith?

5. How does the concept of spiritual heritage in the Bible encourage us to live out our faith in our daily lives?
Connections to Other Scriptures
1 Samuel 9
This chapter introduces Saul, the first king of Israel, who is from the tribe of Benjamin. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8:36 connects back to Saul's lineage, emphasizing the historical roots of Israel's monarchy.

1 Chronicles 9
This chapter provides further genealogical details of the tribe of Benjamin, offering a broader context for understanding the significance of the family lines mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:36.

Matthew 1
The genealogy of Jesus in the New Testament highlights the importance of lineage and heritage, similar to the genealogies in 1 Chronicles, showing God's faithfulness through generations.
Readings Between the Lines1 Chronicles 8:1-40
Readings Between the LinesW. Clarkson 1 Chronicles 8:1-40
GenealogiesJ.R. Thomson 1 Chronicles 1-9
People
Abdon, Abihud, Abinadab, Abishua, Abitub, Abner, Adaiah, Addar, Ader, Aharah, Ahaz, Ahiah, Ahihud, Ahijah, Ahio, Ahitub, Ahoah, Alemeth, Antothijah, Arad, Ashbel, Athaliah, Azel, Azmaveth, Azrikam, Baara, Beerah, Bela, Benjamin, Benjaminites, Beraiah, Beriah, Binea, Bocheru, Ebed, Eber, Eder, Ehud, Elam, Eleasah, Eliah, Eliel, Elienai, Elijah, Eliphelet, Elpaal, Eshbaal, Eshek, Gedor, Gera, Gibeon, Hanan, Hananiah, Heber, Hezeki, Hodesh, Huram, Hushim, Iphedeiah, Ishmael, Ishmerai, Ishpan, Ispah, Jakim, Jaresiah, Jehoadah, Jehush, Jeiel, Jeremoth, Jeroham, Jeush, Jeuz, Jezliah, Jobab, Joha, Jonathan, Kish, Maacah, Maachah, Malcham, Malchishua, Manahath, Melech, Meribbaal, Mesha, Meshullam, Micah, Michael, Mikloth, Mirma, Misham, Moabites, Moza, Naaman, Nadab, Ner, Nohah, Obadiah, Penuel, Pithon, Rapha, Saul, Shachia, Shaharaim, Shamer, Shamsherai, Shashak, Sheariah, Shehariah, Shema, Shemer, Shephuphan, Shimeah, Shimei, Shimhi, Shimrath, Tarea, Ulam, Uzza, Zabdi, Zacher, Zebadiah, Zechariah, Zibia, Zichri, Zilthai, Zimri, Zur
Places
Aijalon, Beth-shan, Gath, Geba, Gibeon, Jerusalem, Lod, Manahath, Moab, Ono
Topics
Ahaz, Alemeth, Al'emeth, Azmaveth, Az'maveth, Begat, Begot, Jehoadah, Jehoaddah, Jeho'addah, Moza, Zimri
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 8:1-40

     7266   tribes of Israel

Library
Sharon. Caphar Lodim. The Village of those of Lydda.
Between Lydda and the sea, a spacious valley runs out, here and there widely spreading itself, and sprinkled with villages. The holy page of the New Testament [Acts 9:35] calls it Saron: and that of the Old calls the whole, perhaps, or some part of it, 'the plain of Ono,' Nehemiah 6:2, 11:35; 1 Chronicles 8:12... The wine of Sharon is of great fame, with which they mixed two parts water: and remarkable is that they say concerning the houses of Sharon. R. Lazar saith, "He that builds a brick house
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica

The Bright Dawn of a Reign
'And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the Lord said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And He said, Unto Hebron. 2. So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail, Nabal's wife, the Carmelite. 3. And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron. 4. And the men of Judah came, and there
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

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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