And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,

1 CHRONICLES 2:40KJV
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1 Chronicles 2:40 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 2:40 mean?

1 Chronicles 2:40 records part of a family genealogy, stating that Eleasah was the father of Sisamai, and Sisamai was the father of Shallum. This verse is part of a longer list tracing the descendants of Judah’s tribe.

This genealogy is being presented by the author of 1 Chronicles, likely a priest or scribe, to the people of Israel after their return from exile. The verse’s main purpose is to preserve the lineages of important families, showing continuity and identity for the tribe of Judah. Each name connects one generation to the next, emphasizing the importance of heritage in Israel’s history.

Where else these words appear

“Eleasah” Hebrew H501 · used in 6 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 2:39 And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,
  • 1 Chronicles 8:37 And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son:
  • Ezra 10:22 And of the sons of Pashur; Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethaneel, Jozabad, and Elasah.

“Shallum” Hebrew H7967 · used in 26 verses

  • 2 Kings 15:10 And Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.
  • 1 Chronicles 6:12 And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum,
  • Ezra 2:42 The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine.