1 Chronicles 22
KingComments1 Chronicles 22:1
The Lineage of Saul
Here we have the genealogy of Saul. It is the bridge to the history of David.
It is again noted that the descendants of Benjamin mentioned here, that is here the ancestry of Saul, live in Jerusalem, “opposite their [other] relatives” (1 Chronicles 8:32; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:28). Jerusalem is mentioned here as their place of residence to motivate the returnees from the Babylonian exile to go back to Jerusalem. Unfortunately, it appears that few were prepared to do so. The lot must determine who is to live there (cf. Nehemiah 11:1-4).
Merib-baal (1 Chronicles 8:34) is Mephibosheth. ‘Baal’ in the name Merib-baal means ‘lord’. ‘Bosheth’ in the name Mephibosheth means ‘shame’.
Also in the lineage of Saul is referred to “mighty men of valor” (1 Chronicles 8:40; 1 Chronicles 7:7; 9; 11). The tribe of Benjamin is characterized by combativeness, as it resounds in what Jacob noted in his prophetic address to his sons about Benjamin (Genesis 49:27).
1 Chronicles 22:2
The Lineage of Saul
Here we have the genealogy of Saul. It is the bridge to the history of David.
It is again noted that the descendants of Benjamin mentioned here, that is here the ancestry of Saul, live in Jerusalem, “opposite their [other] relatives” (1 Chronicles 8:32; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:28). Jerusalem is mentioned here as their place of residence to motivate the returnees from the Babylonian exile to go back to Jerusalem. Unfortunately, it appears that few were prepared to do so. The lot must determine who is to live there (cf. Nehemiah 11:1-4).
Merib-baal (1 Chronicles 8:34) is Mephibosheth. ‘Baal’ in the name Merib-baal means ‘lord’. ‘Bosheth’ in the name Mephibosheth means ‘shame’.
Also in the lineage of Saul is referred to “mighty men of valor” (1 Chronicles 8:40; 1 Chronicles 7:7; 9; 11). The tribe of Benjamin is characterized by combativeness, as it resounds in what Jacob noted in his prophetic address to his sons about Benjamin (Genesis 49:27).
1 Chronicles 22:3
The Lineage of Saul
Here we have the genealogy of Saul. It is the bridge to the history of David.
It is again noted that the descendants of Benjamin mentioned here, that is here the ancestry of Saul, live in Jerusalem, “opposite their [other] relatives” (1 Chronicles 8:32; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:28). Jerusalem is mentioned here as their place of residence to motivate the returnees from the Babylonian exile to go back to Jerusalem. Unfortunately, it appears that few were prepared to do so. The lot must determine who is to live there (cf. Nehemiah 11:1-4).
Merib-baal (1 Chronicles 8:34) is Mephibosheth. ‘Baal’ in the name Merib-baal means ‘lord’. ‘Bosheth’ in the name Mephibosheth means ‘shame’.
Also in the lineage of Saul is referred to “mighty men of valor” (1 Chronicles 8:40; 1 Chronicles 7:7; 9; 11). The tribe of Benjamin is characterized by combativeness, as it resounds in what Jacob noted in his prophetic address to his sons about Benjamin (Genesis 49:27).
1 Chronicles 22:4
The Lineage of Saul
Here we have the genealogy of Saul. It is the bridge to the history of David.
It is again noted that the descendants of Benjamin mentioned here, that is here the ancestry of Saul, live in Jerusalem, “opposite their [other] relatives” (1 Chronicles 8:32; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:28). Jerusalem is mentioned here as their place of residence to motivate the returnees from the Babylonian exile to go back to Jerusalem. Unfortunately, it appears that few were prepared to do so. The lot must determine who is to live there (cf. Nehemiah 11:1-4).
Merib-baal (1 Chronicles 8:34) is Mephibosheth. ‘Baal’ in the name Merib-baal means ‘lord’. ‘Bosheth’ in the name Mephibosheth means ‘shame’.
Also in the lineage of Saul is referred to “mighty men of valor” (1 Chronicles 8:40; 1 Chronicles 7:7; 9; 11). The tribe of Benjamin is characterized by combativeness, as it resounds in what Jacob noted in his prophetic address to his sons about Benjamin (Genesis 49:27).
1 Chronicles 22:5
The Lineage of Saul
Here we have the genealogy of Saul. It is the bridge to the history of David.
It is again noted that the descendants of Benjamin mentioned here, that is here the ancestry of Saul, live in Jerusalem, “opposite their [other] relatives” (1 Chronicles 8:32; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:28). Jerusalem is mentioned here as their place of residence to motivate the returnees from the Babylonian exile to go back to Jerusalem. Unfortunately, it appears that few were prepared to do so. The lot must determine who is to live there (cf. Nehemiah 11:1-4).
Merib-baal (1 Chronicles 8:34) is Mephibosheth. ‘Baal’ in the name Merib-baal means ‘lord’. ‘Bosheth’ in the name Mephibosheth means ‘shame’.
Also in the lineage of Saul is referred to “mighty men of valor” (1 Chronicles 8:40; 1 Chronicles 7:7; 9; 11). The tribe of Benjamin is characterized by combativeness, as it resounds in what Jacob noted in his prophetic address to his sons about Benjamin (Genesis 49:27).
1 Chronicles 22:6
The Lineage of Saul
Here we have the genealogy of Saul. It is the bridge to the history of David.
It is again noted that the descendants of Benjamin mentioned here, that is here the ancestry of Saul, live in Jerusalem, “opposite their [other] relatives” (1 Chronicles 8:32; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:28). Jerusalem is mentioned here as their place of residence to motivate the returnees from the Babylonian exile to go back to Jerusalem. Unfortunately, it appears that few were prepared to do so. The lot must determine who is to live there (cf. Nehemiah 11:1-4).
Merib-baal (1 Chronicles 8:34) is Mephibosheth. ‘Baal’ in the name Merib-baal means ‘lord’. ‘Bosheth’ in the name Mephibosheth means ‘shame’.
Also in the lineage of Saul is referred to “mighty men of valor” (1 Chronicles 8:40; 1 Chronicles 7:7; 9; 11). The tribe of Benjamin is characterized by combativeness, as it resounds in what Jacob noted in his prophetic address to his sons about Benjamin (Genesis 49:27).
1 Chronicles 22:7
The Lineage of Saul
Here we have the genealogy of Saul. It is the bridge to the history of David.
It is again noted that the descendants of Benjamin mentioned here, that is here the ancestry of Saul, live in Jerusalem, “opposite their [other] relatives” (1 Chronicles 8:32; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:28). Jerusalem is mentioned here as their place of residence to motivate the returnees from the Babylonian exile to go back to Jerusalem. Unfortunately, it appears that few were prepared to do so. The lot must determine who is to live there (cf. Nehemiah 11:1-4).
Merib-baal (1 Chronicles 8:34) is Mephibosheth. ‘Baal’ in the name Merib-baal means ‘lord’. ‘Bosheth’ in the name Mephibosheth means ‘shame’.
Also in the lineage of Saul is referred to “mighty men of valor” (1 Chronicles 8:40; 1 Chronicles 7:7; 9; 11). The tribe of Benjamin is characterized by combativeness, as it resounds in what Jacob noted in his prophetic address to his sons about Benjamin (Genesis 49:27).
1 Chronicles 22:8
The Lineage of Saul
Here we have the genealogy of Saul. It is the bridge to the history of David.
It is again noted that the descendants of Benjamin mentioned here, that is here the ancestry of Saul, live in Jerusalem, “opposite their [other] relatives” (1 Chronicles 8:32; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:28). Jerusalem is mentioned here as their place of residence to motivate the returnees from the Babylonian exile to go back to Jerusalem. Unfortunately, it appears that few were prepared to do so. The lot must determine who is to live there (cf. Nehemiah 11:1-4).
Merib-baal (1 Chronicles 8:34) is Mephibosheth. ‘Baal’ in the name Merib-baal means ‘lord’. ‘Bosheth’ in the name Mephibosheth means ‘shame’.
Also in the lineage of Saul is referred to “mighty men of valor” (1 Chronicles 8:40; 1 Chronicles 7:7; 9; 11). The tribe of Benjamin is characterized by combativeness, as it resounds in what Jacob noted in his prophetic address to his sons about Benjamin (Genesis 49:27).
1 Chronicles 22:9
The Lineage of Saul
Here we have the genealogy of Saul. It is the bridge to the history of David.
It is again noted that the descendants of Benjamin mentioned here, that is here the ancestry of Saul, live in Jerusalem, “opposite their [other] relatives” (1 Chronicles 8:32; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:28). Jerusalem is mentioned here as their place of residence to motivate the returnees from the Babylonian exile to go back to Jerusalem. Unfortunately, it appears that few were prepared to do so. The lot must determine who is to live there (cf. Nehemiah 11:1-4).
Merib-baal (1 Chronicles 8:34) is Mephibosheth. ‘Baal’ in the name Merib-baal means ‘lord’. ‘Bosheth’ in the name Mephibosheth means ‘shame’.
Also in the lineage of Saul is referred to “mighty men of valor” (1 Chronicles 8:40; 1 Chronicles 7:7; 9; 11). The tribe of Benjamin is characterized by combativeness, as it resounds in what Jacob noted in his prophetic address to his sons about Benjamin (Genesis 49:27).
1 Chronicles 22:10
The Lineage of Saul
Here we have the genealogy of Saul. It is the bridge to the history of David.
It is again noted that the descendants of Benjamin mentioned here, that is here the ancestry of Saul, live in Jerusalem, “opposite their [other] relatives” (1 Chronicles 8:32; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:28). Jerusalem is mentioned here as their place of residence to motivate the returnees from the Babylonian exile to go back to Jerusalem. Unfortunately, it appears that few were prepared to do so. The lot must determine who is to live there (cf. Nehemiah 11:1-4).
Merib-baal (1 Chronicles 8:34) is Mephibosheth. ‘Baal’ in the name Merib-baal means ‘lord’. ‘Bosheth’ in the name Mephibosheth means ‘shame’.
Also in the lineage of Saul is referred to “mighty men of valor” (1 Chronicles 8:40; 1 Chronicles 7:7; 9; 11). The tribe of Benjamin is characterized by combativeness, as it resounds in what Jacob noted in his prophetic address to his sons about Benjamin (Genesis 49:27).
1 Chronicles 22:11
The Lineage of Saul
Here we have the genealogy of Saul. It is the bridge to the history of David.
It is again noted that the descendants of Benjamin mentioned here, that is here the ancestry of Saul, live in Jerusalem, “opposite their [other] relatives” (1 Chronicles 8:32; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:28). Jerusalem is mentioned here as their place of residence to motivate the returnees from the Babylonian exile to go back to Jerusalem. Unfortunately, it appears that few were prepared to do so. The lot must determine who is to live there (cf. Nehemiah 11:1-4).
Merib-baal (1 Chronicles 8:34) is Mephibosheth. ‘Baal’ in the name Merib-baal means ‘lord’. ‘Bosheth’ in the name Mephibosheth means ‘shame’.
Also in the lineage of Saul is referred to “mighty men of valor” (1 Chronicles 8:40; 1 Chronicles 7:7; 9; 11). The tribe of Benjamin is characterized by combativeness, as it resounds in what Jacob noted in his prophetic address to his sons about Benjamin (Genesis 49:27).
1 Chronicles 22:12
The Lineage of Saul
Here we have the genealogy of Saul. It is the bridge to the history of David.
It is again noted that the descendants of Benjamin mentioned here, that is here the ancestry of Saul, live in Jerusalem, “opposite their [other] relatives” (1 Chronicles 8:32; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:28). Jerusalem is mentioned here as their place of residence to motivate the returnees from the Babylonian exile to go back to Jerusalem. Unfortunately, it appears that few were prepared to do so. The lot must determine who is to live there (cf. Nehemiah 11:1-4).
Merib-baal (1 Chronicles 8:34) is Mephibosheth. ‘Baal’ in the name Merib-baal means ‘lord’. ‘Bosheth’ in the name Mephibosheth means ‘shame’.
Also in the lineage of Saul is referred to “mighty men of valor” (1 Chronicles 8:40; 1 Chronicles 7:7; 9; 11). The tribe of Benjamin is characterized by combativeness, as it resounds in what Jacob noted in his prophetic address to his sons about Benjamin (Genesis 49:27).
1 Chronicles 22:14
Introduction
In this chapter we have some genealogies, but the emphasis is more on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the city God has chosen as His city, as it is after the exile. The highlights are the royal tribe of Judah, the priest tribe of Levi and the royal city of Jerusalem.
Nehemiah 11, where we find many names from this chapter, proves how difficult it has been to get Jerusalem inhabited again. After the return there had to come order again in Israel and especially in Jerusalem. This order has to some extent been restored. The genealogies played an important role in this. For those who went to live there, it meant that they lived in the direct presence of the King and of the temple.
Jerusalem After the Exile
We can interpret 1 Chronicles 9:1 as a kind of conclusion of the previous chapters. In the first part of the verse we read about the enrollment of the whole people in genealogies. Its importance is indicated in the second part of the verse, because there, this enrollment is linked to the carrying away into exile to Babylon.
1 Chronicles 9:1 speaks of “all Israel”, although only a remnant, most of which belongs to the two tribes, has returned to Jerusalem. It shows that God always has the whole people in mind.
“The first who lived in their possessions in their cities” are divided into four groups: Israel, i.e. the normal citizens, the priests, the Levites and the temple servants (1 Chronicles 9:2).
1 Chronicles 22:15
Introduction
In this chapter we have some genealogies, but the emphasis is more on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the city God has chosen as His city, as it is after the exile. The highlights are the royal tribe of Judah, the priest tribe of Levi and the royal city of Jerusalem.
Nehemiah 11, where we find many names from this chapter, proves how difficult it has been to get Jerusalem inhabited again. After the return there had to come order again in Israel and especially in Jerusalem. This order has to some extent been restored. The genealogies played an important role in this. For those who went to live there, it meant that they lived in the direct presence of the King and of the temple.
Jerusalem After the Exile
We can interpret 1 Chronicles 9:1 as a kind of conclusion of the previous chapters. In the first part of the verse we read about the enrollment of the whole people in genealogies. Its importance is indicated in the second part of the verse, because there, this enrollment is linked to the carrying away into exile to Babylon.
1 Chronicles 9:1 speaks of “all Israel”, although only a remnant, most of which belongs to the two tribes, has returned to Jerusalem. It shows that God always has the whole people in mind.
“The first who lived in their possessions in their cities” are divided into four groups: Israel, i.e. the normal citizens, the priests, the Levites and the temple servants (1 Chronicles 9:2).
1 Chronicles 22:16
Heads of Fathers’ Households
In 1 Chronicles 9:3, the two and ten tribes are mentioned. There is talk of Judah and Benjamin, the two tribes, and of Ephraim and Manasseh, who represent the ten tribes. We see the whole people of God. We too are bound to live according to the order that applies to all the people of God, which is God’s kingdom as it is now on earth. This must be done according to the instructions of the Lord of that realm which He gives in His Word.
1 Chronicles 22:17
Heads of Fathers’ Households
In 1 Chronicles 9:3, the two and ten tribes are mentioned. There is talk of Judah and Benjamin, the two tribes, and of Ephraim and Manasseh, who represent the ten tribes. We see the whole people of God. We too are bound to live according to the order that applies to all the people of God, which is God’s kingdom as it is now on earth. This must be done according to the instructions of the Lord of that realm which He gives in His Word.
1 Chronicles 22:18
Heads of Fathers’ Households
In 1 Chronicles 9:3, the two and ten tribes are mentioned. There is talk of Judah and Benjamin, the two tribes, and of Ephraim and Manasseh, who represent the ten tribes. We see the whole people of God. We too are bound to live according to the order that applies to all the people of God, which is God’s kingdom as it is now on earth. This must be done according to the instructions of the Lord of that realm which He gives in His Word.
1 Chronicles 22:19
Heads of Fathers’ Households
In 1 Chronicles 9:3, the two and ten tribes are mentioned. There is talk of Judah and Benjamin, the two tribes, and of Ephraim and Manasseh, who represent the ten tribes. We see the whole people of God. We too are bound to live according to the order that applies to all the people of God, which is God’s kingdom as it is now on earth. This must be done according to the instructions of the Lord of that realm which He gives in His Word.