In the biblical context, the term "grandson" refers to the male offspring of one's son or daughter. While the Bible does not frequently use the specific term "grandson," the concept is present throughout the genealogies and narratives, illustrating the importance of family lineage and heritage in biblical times.

Genealogical Significance

The genealogies in the Bible often highlight the importance of descendants, including grandsons, in the continuation of family lines and the fulfillment of God's promises. For example, in the genealogy of Jesus Christ presented in the Gospel of Matthew, the lineage traces through multiple generations, underscoring the significance of each descendant in God's redemptive plan (Matthew 1:1-17).

Notable Grandsons in Scripture

1. Jacob and Ephraim/Manasseh: Jacob, also known as Israel, had twelve sons, but his grandsons through Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh, received a special blessing. In Genesis 48:5, Jacob adopts them as his own sons, effectively elevating their status and ensuring their inclusion in the tribes of Israel: "Now your two sons, who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you in Egypt, are mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine."

2. Boaz and Obed: Boaz, a prominent figure in the Book of Ruth, becomes the great-grandfather of King David through his grandson Obed. This lineage is significant as it leads to the birth of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, as noted in the genealogy in Matthew 1:5-6.

3. Abraham and Jacob: Jacob, also known as Israel, is the grandson of Abraham. The covenantal promises made to Abraham are passed down through Isaac to Jacob, illustrating the importance of grandsons in the transmission of divine promises. Genesis 28:13-14 records God's reaffirmation of the covenant to Jacob: "I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie."

Cultural and Theological Implications

In ancient Israelite society, grandsons were often seen as a continuation of the family line and a means of preserving the family inheritance and name. The birth of grandsons was considered a blessing, as they ensured the perpetuation of the family legacy and the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs.

Theologically, the role of grandsons in the biblical narrative underscores the faithfulness of God across generations. The promises made to the patriarchs were not limited to their immediate offspring but extended to their descendants, including grandsons, demonstrating God's enduring covenantal faithfulness.

Proverbs and Wisdom Literature

The wisdom literature of the Bible also reflects on the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. Proverbs 17:6 states, "Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers." This verse highlights the joy and honor that grandchildren bring to their grandparents, emphasizing the value of familial relationships and the transmission of wisdom and faith across generations.

In summary, while the term "grandson" may not be frequently mentioned explicitly in the Bible, the concept is integral to the biblical narrative, illustrating the importance of family lineage, the fulfillment of divine promises, and the transmission of faith and heritage across generations.(n.) A son's or daughter's son.758. Aram -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem ...
... 757, 758. Aram. 759 . Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of
Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Israelite. Transliteration ...
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201. Omar -- a grandson of Esau
... a grandson of Esau. Transliteration: Omar Phonetic Spelling: (o-mawr') Short Definition:
Omar. ... Omar. From 'amar; talkative; Omar, a grandson of Esau -- Omar. ...
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4232. Mechuyael -- "smitten of God," great-grandson of Cain
... "smitten of God," great-grandson of Cain. Transliteration: Mechuyael or Mechiyyayel
Phonetic Spelling: (mekh-oo-yaw-ale') Short Definition: Mehujael. ...
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7345. Rechabyah -- "Yah has enlarged," grandson of Moses
... "Yah has enlarged," grandson of Moses. Transliteration: Rechabyah or Rechabyahu
Phonetic Spelling: (rekh-ab-yaw') Short Definition: Rehabiah. ...
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2538. Chamul -- "spared," grandson of Judah
... 2537, 2538. Chamul. 2539 . "spared," grandson of Judah. Transliteration:
Chamul Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-mool') Short Definition: Hamul. ...
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4199. Mizzah -- grandson of Esau
... 4198, 4199. Mizzah. 4200 . grandson of Esau. Transliteration: Mizzah
Phonetic Spelling: (miz-zaw') Short Definition: Mizzah. Word ...
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4111. Mahalalel -- "praise of God," great-grandson of Seth, also a ...
... "praise of God," great-grandson of Seth, also a man of Judah. Transliteration:
Mahalalel Phonetic Spelling: (mah-hal-al-ale') Short Definition: Mahalalel. ...
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1121. ben -- son
... 1), foal (1), fools* (1), foreigner* (6), foreigners (1), foreigners* (10), Gileadites*
(1), grandchildren (1), granddaughters* (1), grandson (6), heir* (1 ...
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1247. bar -- son
... old, son. (Aramaic) corresponding to ben; a son, grandson, etc. -- X old, son.
see HEBREW ben. 1246, 1247. bar. 1248 . Strong's Numbers.
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4519. Menashsheh -- "causing to forget," a son of Joseph, also a ...
... Manasseh. From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also
the tribe descended from him, and its territory -- Manasseh. see HEBREW nashah. ...
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Him Cyrus, his Grandson by his Daughter, Expelled from the Kingdom ...
... Book II. Chapter VIII. Him Cyrus, his grandson by his daughter, expelled
from the kingdom? Him Cyrus, his grandson by his daughter ...
/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter viii him cyrus his.htm

How it is Said that Jacob Went into Egypt with Seventy-Five Souls ...
... For there is reckoned there Machir the son of Manasseh, grandson of Joseph, and
Machir's son, that is, Gilead, grandson of Manasseh, great-grandson of Joseph ...
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Gods, those which were Confessedly Elevated to the Divine ...
... He was the son of Apollo, half human, although the grandson of Jupiter, and
great-grandson of Saturn (or rather of spurious origin, because his parentage was ...
/.../tertullian/ad nationes/chapter xiv gods those which were.htm

Two Households
... As to the first of them, Aristobulus: that wicked old King Herod, in whose life
Christ was born, had a grandson of the name, who spent all his life in Rome ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/two households.htm

The Close of the Theban Empire
... The exact relationship between Nakhtusit and Ramses II. is not known; he was probably
the grandson or great-grandson of that sovereign, though Ed. ...
/.../chapter iiithe close of the.htm

Hebrew Captives; Or, Mordecai and Esther.
... The first return caravan was organized and directed by Zerubbabel, the grandson
of king Jehoiachim, and by Jeshua, a grandson of the last high-priest Jozadak. ...
/.../headley/half hours in bible lands volume 2/hebrew captives or mordecai and.htm

All of Grace
... grandfather! He saw me as I came in at the front door and made my way up
the aisle, and at once he said, "Here comes my grandson! ...
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Popular Science, Like that of Mr. ...
... There are six cases, say, of a grandson having the same twitch of mouth or vice
of character as his grandfather; or perhaps there are sixteen cases, or perhaps ...
/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 29 popular science like.htm

"In the Uttermost Parts of the Sea"
... home; the blackbird whistled the tune he had taught him, and the old grandmother
wound chickweed about the bars of the cage, as her grandson had been wont to do ...
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The Henkels.
... James Henkel, the grandson of G. Henkel, was the father of Moses, Paul,
Isaac, and John Henkel. Thus Paul Henkel, born 1754, was ...
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Grandson (14 Occurrences)
...Grandson (14 Occurrences). ... Genesis 21:23 And now swear to me here by God that thou
wilt not deal deceitfully with me, nor with my son, nor with my grandson. ...
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Mephibosheth (13 Occurrences)
... (2.) The son of Jonathan, and grandson of Saul (2 Samuel 4:4). He was but five
years old when his father and grandfather fell on Mount Gilboa. ...
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Melech (7 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary King, the second of Micah's four sons (1 Chronicles
8:35), and thus grandson of Mephibosheth. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MELECH ...
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Aram (130 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary The son of Shem (Genesis 10:22); according to Genesis
22:21, a grandson of Nahor. ... (2) A grandson of Nahor (Genesis 22:21). ...
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Ezra (28 Occurrences)
... He was the son, or perhaps grandson, of Seraiah (2 Kings 25:18-21), and a lineal
descendant of Phinehas, the son of Aaron (Ezra 7:1-5). All we know of his ...
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Gedaliah (31 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 38:1). (4.) The son of Ahikam, and grandson of Shaphan, secretary
of king Josiah (Jeremiah 26:24). After the destruction ...
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Cyrus (20 Occurrences)
... of Tindir (Babylon), king of the land of Sumeru and Akkadu, king of the four regions,
son of Cambyses, the great king, king of the city Ansan, grandson of Cyrus ...
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Shimei (43 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Famous. (1.) A son of Gershon, and grandson of Levi (Numbers
3:18; 1 Chronicles 6:17, 29); called Shimi in Exodus 6:17. ...
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Zerubbabel (25 Occurrences)
... 1:1; Zorobabel, Matthew 1:12); called also the son of Pedaiah (1 Chronicles
3:17-19), ie, according to a frequent usage of the word "son;" the grandson or the ...
/z/zerubbabel.htm - 20k

Kenaz (11 Occurrences)
... Some think that Othniel (Judges 1:13), and not Kenaz, was Caleb's brother. (3.)
Caleb's grandson (1 Chronicles 4:15). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
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