And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,

1 CHRONICLES 2:38KJV
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1 Chronicles 2:38 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 2:38 mean?

1 Chronicles 2:38 records part of a family genealogy, stating that Obed was the father of Jehu, and Jehu was the father of Azariah. This verse is simply listing the line of descent within the tribe of Judah.

This verse is found in a section where the writer of 1 Chronicles is carefully tracing the descendants of Judah for the people of Israel. The purpose is to document the family lines, which was important for tribal identity, inheritance, and leadership roles in ancient Israel. The verse does not include any narrative or teaching, but helps establish the continuity of the family tree.

Where else these words appear

“Obed” Hebrew H5744 · used in 9 verses

  • Ruth 4:17 And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.
  • Ruth 4:22 And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.
  • 1 Chronicles 11:47 Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite.

“Azariah” Hebrew H5838 · used in 44 verses

  • 1 Kings 4:2 And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,
  • 1 Chronicles 6:10 And Johanan begat Azariah,(he it is that executed the priest's office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:)
  • 2 Chronicles 31:10 And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered him, and said, Since the people began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and have left plenty: for the LORD hath blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.

“Jehu” Hebrew H3058 · used in 54 verses

  • 1 Kings 16:1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,
  • 2 Kings 9:22 And it came to pass, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, Is it peace, Jehu? And he answered, What peace, so long as the whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts are so many?
  • 2 Kings 10:30 And the LORD said unto Jehu, Because thou hast done well in executing that which is right in mine eyes, and hast done unto the house of Ahab according to all that was in mine heart, thy children of the fourth generation shall sit on the throne of Israel.