Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,

1 CHRONICLES 3:13KJV
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1 Chronicles 3:13 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 3:13 mean?

1 Chronicles 3:13 lists part of the royal family line of Judah, naming Ahaz, his son Hezekiah, and Hezekiah’s son Manasseh. This verse is part of a genealogy showing the succession of kings descended from David.

The writer of 1 Chronicles is recording the descendants of King David for the people of Israel, likely after the exile, to remind them of their royal heritage. By listing Ahaz, Hezekiah, and Manasseh, the verse connects key figures in Judah’s history, each of whom played a significant role in the nation’s story.

The Hebrew behind 1 Chronicles 3:13

  • "son" (בֵּן, ben, H1121) appears repeatedly, emphasizing the direct father-to-son relationship and the unbroken line of descent. This word is central in Hebrew genealogies, marking each generational link.
  • "Hezekiah" (חִזְקִיָּה, ḥizqiyyāh, H2396) means "Yahweh strengthens," which may remind readers of Hezekiah’s reputation as a faithful king who trusted in God.
  • "Manasseh" (מְנַשֶּׁה, menashsheh, H4519) means "causing to forget," a name that originally reflected Joseph’s relief in Egypt but here identifies a king whose reign had a very different legacy.

Why 1 Chronicles 3:13 matters

  • This verse helps clarify the royal succession from Ahaz to Hezekiah to Manasseh, which is important for understanding the historical flow of Judah’s monarchy.
  • By including both faithful (Hezekiah) and troubled (Manasseh) kings, the genealogy shows that the Davidic line continued despite the ups and downs of individual rulers.
  • The verse connects to the larger purpose of Chronicles, which is to trace the promises to David’s line and remind the returned exiles of their roots and God’s ongoing plan.

Where else these words appear

“Ahaz” Hebrew H271 · used in 39 verses

  • 2 Kings 15:38 And Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead.
  • 2 Kings 16:20 And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead.
  • 2 Chronicles 28:22 And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz.

“Hezekiah” Hebrew H2396 · used in 78 verses

  • 2 Kings 16:20 And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead.
  • 2 Kings 20:3 I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.
  • Isaiah 36:16 Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me: and eat ye every one of his vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his own cistern;

“Manasseh” Hebrew H4519 · used in 133 verses

  • Genesis 41:51 And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.
  • Joshua 17:5 And there fell ten portions to Manasseh, beside the land of Gilead and Bashan, which were on the other side Jordan;
  • 1 Chronicles 5:18 The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, of valiant men, men able to bear buckler and sword, and to shoot with bow, and skilful in war, were four and forty thousand seven hundred and threescore, that went out to the war.