1 Chronicles 7 (KJV)
Read 1 Chronicles chapter 7 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
1 Chronicles 7
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1 Chronicles 7 Summary
The genealogies of Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher are recorded. Notable details include Ephraim's grief over sons killed by raiders and the military strength of several tribes.
This chapter reveals that every tribe had a role in God's purposes. Some were known for military valor, others for leadership, but each family line contributed to the larger story of Israel as God's covenant people.
Key Themes
Tribal diversityMilitary strengthFamily griefGod's covenant peopleEach tribe's contribution
Key Verses in 1 Chronicles 7
"The sons of Tola...were valiant men of might in their generations."
— 1 Chronicles 7:2
Issachar's descendants were known for both wisdom and military strength.
"And Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brethren came to comfort him."
— 1 Chronicles 7:22
A rare glimpse of personal grief in genealogical records, showing that these were real people with real pain.
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God uses every person and every family for His purposes. Your unique gifts and heritage have a place in God's larger story.
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Why was Ephraim mourning in 1 Chronicles 7?
His sons were killed by men of Gath during a livestock raid. This personal tragedy is tucked within the genealogies, reminding us that real human stories lie behind the names.
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