And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,
Eleasah was the father of Sisamai, and Sisamai was the father of Shallum.
This verse records a simple family line, showing how one generation led to the next in an important family tree.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of 1 Chronicles was written during the post-exilic period of Israel's history, after the Babylonian captivity, to remind the returning Jews of their ancestral heritage and God's enduring covenant. This verse is part of a lengthy genealogy in Chapter 2 that traces the descendants of Judah, emphasizing the importance of family lines for establishing tribal identities, land inheritance, and the messianic lineage leading to David. Such records helped the exiled community reconnect with their past and affirm God's faithfulness through generations.
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