And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai.

1 CHRONICLES 2:31KJV
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1 Chronicles 2:31 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 2:31 mean?

1 Chronicles 2:31 lists part of a family line, stating that Appaim had a son named Ishi, Ishi had a son named Sheshan, and Sheshan’s child was Ahlai. This verse is part of a genealogy tracing the descendants of Judah.

This verse appears in a long list where the writer of 1 Chronicles is carefully recording the ancestors and descendants of important families in Israel. The focus here is on preserving the names and order of generations, which was significant for tribal identity and inheritance in ancient Israel.

Why 1 Chronicles 2:31 matters

  • This verse helps clarify the specific lineage within the tribe of Judah, showing the direct line from Appaim to Ahlai, which can be important for understanding later references to these individuals or their families.
  • The mention of each name, even briefly, shows the chronicler’s concern for accuracy and completeness in the historical record, emphasizing the value placed on family heritage.
  • This genealogy connects to a larger section that demonstrates how different families and clans fit into the broader story of Israel, helping readers see the continuity of God’s people through generations.

Where else these words appear

“Appaim” Hebrew H649 · used in 2 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 2:30 And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children.

“Ahlai” Hebrew H304 · used in 2 verses

“Sheshan” Hebrew H8348 · used in 3 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 2:34 Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a servant, an Egyptian, whose name was Jarha.
  • 1 Chronicles 2:35 And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bare him Attai.

“Ishi” Hebrew H3469 · used in 4 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 4:20 And the sons of Shimon were, Amnon, and Rinnah, Benhanan, and Tilon. And the sons of Ishi were, Zoheth, and Benzoheth.
  • 1 Chronicles 4:42 And some of them, even of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men, went to mount Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi.
  • 1 Chronicles 5:24 And these were the heads of the house of their fathers, even Epher, and Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of valour, famous men, and heads of the house of their fathers.