1 Chronicles 2 (KJV)
Read 1 Chronicles chapter 2 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
1 Chronicles 2
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1 Chronicles 2 Summary
1 Chronicles 2 details the genealogy of Judah's descendants, from Jacob's son Judah through the line of David. The chapter highlights both famous names (Ram, Jesse, David) and lesser-known figures who formed the messianic lineage.
By devoting extensive space to Judah's genealogy, the Chronicler signals where God's redemptive story is heading — through this tribe, this family, this line to the promised Messiah.
Key Themes
Judah's LineMessianic GenealogyKnown and Unknown FiguresGod's Sovereign Selection
Key Verses in 1 Chronicles 2
"And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab... and David the seventh."
— 1 Chronicles 2:15
David's placement as the seventh son echoes God's pattern of choosing the unexpected — the youngest, the overlooked, the unlikely.
Life Application
God works through both the famous and the forgotten. Most names in this genealogy are unknown to us, but each played a role in God's plan. Your 'small' faithfulness matters to the grand story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why focus on Judah's genealogy?
Judah was the royal tribe from which David and ultimately the Messiah would come. The Chronicler traced this lineage to establish the legitimacy of the Davidic dynasty.
Are these genealogies complete?
Ancient genealogies often skipped generations, listing key figures rather than every descendant. 'Begat' can mean 'was ancestor of' rather than 'was the direct father of.'
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