And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.
The sons of Shechaniah were: Shemaiah. And the sons of Shemaiah were: Hattush, Igeal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat, six in total.
This verse lists the descendants of Shechaniah, showing how God's people continued their family lines through generations.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles 3 is part of the Books of Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile to help the returning Israelites reconnect with their ancestral heritage and God's promises to David. This verse specifically lists the descendants of Shechaniah and his son Shemaiah, as part of a broader genealogy tracing the royal line of David to emphasize continuity and legitimacy. Such genealogies were crucial in ancient Israel for establishing claims to leadership, inheritance, and roles in worship.
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