1 Chronicles 2:44

“And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai.”

"And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai." - 1 Chronicles 2:44
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What does 1 Chronicles 2:44 mean?

The verse 1 Chronicles 2:44 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai." At first glance, this verse may seem like a simple genealogical listing, but upon closer examination, it reveals much more about the…

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Generations of Grace: Lessons from the Family Tree

The tracing of family lines is a tradition present in many cultures; this hallmark of human experience reverberates through history and remains significant for believers today. In 1 Chronicles 2:44, we are introduced to a lesser-known family dynasty, stating, "And Shema begat…

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A Prayer for Generational Legacy and Faithfulness

Heavenly Father, In the quietness of this moment, we come before You, the mighty Creator and Sustainer of life. We pause to reflect on the profound fabric of our existence, stretching across generations, linking our forebears through Your divine purpose. As we delve into Your…

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1 Chronicles 2:44 - "And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai."
1 Chronicles 1:44 - "And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead."
1 Chronicles 11:44 - "Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite,"
1 Chronicles 6:44 - "And their brethren the sons of Merari stood on the left hand: Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,"
1 Chronicles 9:44 - "And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel."
"Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite," - 1 Chronicles 11:44
"And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead." - 1 Chronicles 1:44
Acts 2:44 - "And all that believed were together, and had all things common;"
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 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 2:40 - "And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,"
1 Chronicles 2:37 - "And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,"
1 Chronicles 2:12 - "And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,"
"And the sons of Ethan; Azariah." - 1 Chronicles 2:8
"And their brethren the sons of Merari stood on the left hand: Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch," - 1 Chronicles 6:44
"Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth," - 1 Chronicles 2:14
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