1 Chronicles 1:24

“Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah,”

"Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah," - 1 Chronicles 1:24
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What does 1 Chronicles 1:24 mean?

1 Chronicles 1:24 (KJV) reads, "Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah." This short verse is taken from the book of 1 Chronicles, which is a historical record of the genealogy of the nation of Israel. The verses leading up to this one detail the descendants of Shem, the son of Noah. Shem was…

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The Legacy of Faith: Lessons from the Generations

The genealogical records in the Bible can often seem tedious or uninteresting to some, but they are rich with meaning and purpose. One such verse is found in 1 Chronicles 1:24, which states, "Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah." On the surface, it might appear to be simply a list of names…

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A Prayer of Acknowledgment and Legacy

Heavenly Father, As I bow before Your majestic presence, I come with a heart full of reverence and gratitude for the heritage and the legacy that You have instilled in Your creation. I reflect on the words recorded in 1 Chronicles 1:24, "Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah," and I pause to…

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1 Chronicles 1:24 - "¶ Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah,"
1 Chronicles 24:24 - "Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir."
1 Chronicles 8:24 - "And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah,"
1 Chronicles 24:15 - "The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses,"
1 Chronicles 24:16 - "The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,"
1 Chronicles 24:11 - "The ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,"
1 Chronicles 24:1 - "Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar."
1 Chronicles 24:14 - "The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,"
1 Chronicles 24:9 - "The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,"
1 Chronicles 24:13 - "The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,"
1 Chronicles 24:10 - "The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,"
1 Chronicles 24:8 - "The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,"
1 Chronicles 24:12 - "The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,"
1 Chronicles 24:22 - "Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath."
1 Chronicles 24:29 - "Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel."
1 Chronicles 24:25 - "The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah."
1 Chronicles 24:18 - "The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah."
1 Chronicles 24:21 - "Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, the first was Isshiah."
1 Chronicles 24:28 - "Of Mahli came Eleazar, who had no sons."
1 Chronicles 24:17 - "The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul,"
1 Chronicles 26:24 - "And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures."
1 Chronicles 24:27 - "¶ The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri."
1 Chronicles 24:7 - "Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,"
1 Chronicles 24:26 - "The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno."
1 Chronicles 4:24 - "¶ The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul:"
"Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir." - 1 Chronicles 24:24
1 Chronicles 9:24 - "In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south."
1 Chronicles 25:24 - "The seventeenth to Joshbekashah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:"
"And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah," - 1 Chronicles 8:24