Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Jekonjas fikk sønnene Assir, Sjealtiel, Malkiram, Pedaja, Sjenassar, Jekamja, Hosjama og Nedabja. Pedajas fikk sønnene Serubabel og Sjimi. Serubabels sønner var Mesjullam og Hananja. Han fikk også en datter som het Sjelomit. Mesjullam fikk sønnene Hasjuba, Ohel, Berekja, Hasadjaog Jusjab-Hesed. Hananjas sønner var Pelatja og Jesaja. Ellers var de mannlige etterkommere etter Refaja disse: Arnan, Obadja og Sjekanja. Sjekanja fikk sønnen Sjemaja, som igjen fikk seks sønner: Hattusj, Jigal, Bariak, Nearja og Sjafat. Nearjas sønner var Eljoenai, Hiskia og Asrikam. Eljoenais fikk sju sønner: Hodavja, Eljasjib, Pelaja, Akkub, Johanan, Delaja og Anani.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from 1 Chronicles lists two generations of a family line: Assir, who is the son of Jeconiah, and Salathiel, who is Assir's son. This genealogy helps trace the descendants of David and shows the lineage leading to Jesus.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're making a family tree. This verse is like adding a branch to that tree, showing that Assir is Jeconiah's son and Salathiel is Assir's son. It's important because it helps us see how Jesus is part of this big family.
Historical Background
The Book of 1 Chronicles was likely written around the 5th century BC by priests and scribes after the Babylonian exile. It was meant to remind the Israelites of their heritage and the promise of a future king descended from David.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this verse reminds us of the importance of our family heritage and how each generation connects to the next. Just as the lineage of Jesus is traced through these generations, our own family histories can give us a sense of identity and purpose.