1 Chronicles 2:40

“And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,”

"And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum," - 1 Chronicles 2:40
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What does 1 Chronicles 2:40 mean?

In the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 40, the King James Version of the Bible states, "And Eleasah begat Sisamai, Sisamai begat Shallum." This verse is part of a genealogy found in the book of 1 Chronicles, which traces the lineage of the Israelite tribes. Genealogies…

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The Legacy of Faithfulness: Lessons from Eleasah to Shallum

The genealogies presented in the Bible often seem tedious at first glance, weaving a thread of names that may appear disconnected from our lives. However, each name represents a story, a life lived, and a legacy left behind. 1 Chronicles 2:40 states, "And Eleasah begat Sisamai…

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A Generational Prayer of Legacy and Faith

Heavenly Father, As I come before Your throne, I am reminded of the rich tapestry of lineage and legacy woven throughout the pages of Scripture. Today, my heart is drawn to the names found in 1 Chronicles 2:40 where we read, "And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat…

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1 Chronicles 2:40 - "And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,"
1 Chronicles 11:40 - "Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,"
1 Chronicles 6:40 - "The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,"
1 Chronicles 1:40 - "The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah."
1 Chronicles 9:40 - "And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah."
"Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite," - 1 Chronicles 11:40
1 Chronicles 4:40 - "And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old."
"The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah," - 1 Chronicles 6:40
2 Chronicles 6:40 - "Now, my God, let, I beseech thee, thine eyes be open, and let thine ears be attent unto the prayer that is made in this place."
1 Chronicles 8:40 - "And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons' sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are of the sons of Benjamin."
"And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah." - 1 Chronicles 9:40
"The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah." - 1 Chronicles 1:40
1 Chronicles 16:40 - "To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel;"
1 Chronicles 2:48 - "Maachah, Caleb's concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah."
1 Chronicles 2:8 - "And the sons of Ethan; Azariah."
1 Chronicles 2:38 - "And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,"
1 Chronicles 2:41 - "And Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama."
1 Chronicles 2:36 - "And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad,"
1 Chronicles 2:11 - "And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,"
1 Chronicles 2:39 - "And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,"
1 Chronicles 2:15 - "Ozem the sixth, David the seventh:"
1 Chronicles 2:14 - "Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,"
1 Chronicles 2:5 - "The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul."
1 Chronicles 7:40 - "All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's house, choice and mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were apt to the war and to battle was twenty and six thousand men."
1 Chronicles 1:2 - "Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered,"
1 Chronicles 2:2 - "Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher."
1 Chronicles 2:20 - "And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel."
1 Chronicles 2:37 - "And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,"
1 Chronicles 2:12 - "And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,"