Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,

1 CHRONICLES 3:12KJV
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1 Chronicles 3:12 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 3:12 mean?

1 Chronicles 3:12 lists three generations in the royal family of Judah: Amaziah, his son Azariah, and Azariah’s son Jotham. This verse is part of a genealogy showing the line of David’s descendants who became kings in Jerusalem.

This verse appears in a section where the writer of Chronicles is carefully recording the family tree of King David for the people of Israel. The focus is on tracing the legitimate royal line, making it clear who succeeded whom. Each name represents a king who ruled after David, helping readers connect the history of Judah’s monarchy.

Why 1 Chronicles 3:12 matters

  • This verse helps clarify the succession of kings in Judah, making it easier to follow the historical timeline and understand which king came after another.
  • By listing these names, the Chronicler emphasizes the continuity of David’s dynasty, which was important for Jewish identity and hope, especially after times of exile or uncertainty.
  • Seeing these names in order also helps readers connect stories from other parts of the Bible, since Amaziah, Azariah, and Jotham each appear in the books of Kings with their own accounts.

Where else these words appear

“Jotham” Hebrew H3147 · used in 24 verses

  • Judges 9:5 And he went unto his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one stone: notwithstanding yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself.
  • 2 Kings 15:32 In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah king of Israel began Jotham the son of Uzziah king of Judah to reign.
  • 2 Chronicles 27:1 Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok.

“Amaziah” Hebrew H558 · used in 39 verses

  • 2 Kings 12:21 For Jozachar the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, smote him, and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.
  • 2 Kings 15:1 In the twenty and seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel began Azariah son of Amaziah king of Judah to reign.
  • 2 Chronicles 25:17 Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us see one another in the face.

“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.