1 Chronicles – Chapter 3

Old Testament24 Verses

1Now these were the sons of David that were born to him in Hebron: the firstborn Amnon of Achinoam the Jezrahelitess, the second Daniel of Abigail the Carmelitess.

2The third Absalom the son of Maacha the daughter of Tolmai king of Gessur, the fourth Adonias the son of Aggith,

3The fifth Saphatias of Abital, the sixth Jethrahem of Egla his wife.

4So six sons were born to him in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months. And in Jerusalem he reigned three and thirty years.

5And these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Simmaa, and Sobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four of Bethsabee the daughter of Ammiel.

6Jebaar also and Elisama,

7And Eliphaleth, and Noge, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

8And Elisama, and Eliada, and Elipheleth, nine:

9All these the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines: and they had a sister Thamar.

10And Solomon's son was Roboam: whose son Abia begot Asa. And his son was Josaphat,

11The father of Joram: and Joram begot Ochozias, of whom was born Joas:

12And his son Amasias begot Azarias. And Joathan the son of Azarias

13Begot Achaz, the father of Ezechias, of whom was born Manasses.

14And Manasses begot Amon the father of Josias.

15And the sons of Josias were, the firstborn Johanan, the second Joakim, the third Sedecias, the fourth Sellum.

16Of Joakim was born Jechonias, and Sedecias.

17The sons of Jechonias were Asir, Salathiel,

18Melchiram, Phadaia, Senneser and Jecemia, Sama, and Nadabia.

19Of Phadaia were born Zorobabel and Semei. Zorobabel begot Mosollam, Hananias, and Salomith their sister:

20Hasaba also, and Ohol, and Barachias, and Hasadias, Josabhesed, five.

21And the son of Hananias was Phaltias the father of Jeseias, whose son was Raphaia. And his son was Arnan, of whom was born Obdia, whose son was Sechenias.

22The son of Sechenias was Semeia, whose sons were Hattus, and Jegaal, and Baria, and Naaria, and Saphat, six in number.

23The sons of Naaria, Elioenai, and Ezechias, and Ezricam, three.

24The sons of Elioenai, Oduia, and Eliasub, and Pheleia, and Accub, and Johanan, and Dalaia, and Anani, seven.

Reflection for Today

As you read 1 Chronicles Chapter 3, the Catholic Church invites you to encounter God's living Word through the lens of Sacred Tradition. The Catechism teaches that Scripture must be read "within the living Tradition of the whole Church" (CIC 113). The same Holy Spirit who inspired these words continues to guide the Church in understanding them today.

In Catholic theology, every passage of Scripture points ultimately to Christ and finds its fullest meaning in the Church's sacramental life. The Magisterium—the teaching authority of the Pope and bishops—guides the faithful in authentic interpretation. As you meditate on these verses, consider how the Church Fathers and saints have understood them.

Through lectio divina—the ancient Catholic practice of prayerful reading—allow these words to transform your mind and heart, drawing you deeper into communion with Christ and His Church. Ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate these verses and show you how they call you to deeper faith, hope, and love.

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