The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech.
The verse is a genealogical record consisting nearly entirely of names, listing the descendants of Shem. It belongs to the genealogies in Chronicles that preserved hereditary descent needed after the exile for land allotment and the proper ordering of temple service. It records the origin and distribution of races, giving material for the study of ethnology. It was written and preserved under the direction of the Spirit of God and is no less inspired than Psalm 23.
Its correct genealogical record was necessary to the development and certainty of the gospel. It illustrates that many Bible verses are genealogical records, not expressed promises, and it gives no further explanation of the names or their meaning. Genealogies can have value even when their contents are not equally interesting or useful to every reader, and their place in Scripture and usefulness remain valid even when people do not understand why they are included or how they can edify them. As one of the detailed genealogical records, it shows that God is particular, and the keeping of these genealogies points to a faithful record of every soul in the books of heaven.
The verse is a genealogical record consisting nearly entirely of names, listing the descendants of Shem. It belongs to the genealogies in Chronicles that preserved hereditary descent needed after the exile for land allotment and the proper ordering of temple service. It records the origin and distribution of races, giving material for the study of ethnology. It was written and preserved under the direction of the Spirit of God and is no less inspired than Psalm 23.
Its correct genealogical record was necessary to the development and certainty of the gospel. It illustrates that many Bible verses are genealogical records, not expressed promises, and it gives no further explanation of the names or their meaning. Genealogies can have value even when their contents are not equally interesting or useful to every reader, and their place in Scripture and usefulness remain valid even when people do not understand why they are included or how they can edify them. As one of the detailed genealogical records, it shows that God is particular, and the keeping of these genealogies points to a faithful record of every soul in the books of heaven.