1 Chronicles 1:24 Meaning and Explanation
“Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The genealogy restarts the chosen line, naming Shem, Arphaxad, and Shelah.
What Does 1 Chronicles 1:24 Mean?
Having finished the side branches, the writer begins the chosen line afresh, listing it cleanly: Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah. He returns to the main road and walks it straight toward Abraham, repeating the key names without the detours. The genealogy now moves with purpose.
This deliberate restart shows the chronicler's single great aim: to bring the reader to Abraham and beyond. The branches were honored, but the promise runs through this one narrow line. God's plan does not wander; it presses steadily toward the family in whom all nations will be blessed.
Frequently Asked Questions About 1 Chronicles 1:24
What does 1 Chronicles 1:24 mean?
The genealogy restarts the chosen line, naming Shem, Arphaxad, and Shelah.