David’s Descendants 1 Thesewere David’s sons who were born to him in Hebron: Amnon was the firstborn, by Ahinoam of Jezreel; Daniel was born second, by Abigail of Carmel; 2…

Judah’s Descendants 1 Judah’s sons:Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. 2 Reaiah son of Shobal fathered Jahath, and Jahath fathered Ahumai and Lahad. These were the families of the Zorathites….

Reuben’s Descendants 1 These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. He was the firstborn,but his birthright was given to the sons of Josephson of Israel, because Reuben…

The Levites 1 Levi’ssons: Gershom,Kohath, and Merari. 2 Kohath’s sons: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 3 Amram’s children: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. Aaron’s sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 4…

Issachar’s Descendants 1 Issachar’s sons:Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron — four. 2 Tola’s sons: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their ancestral houses. During David’s reign,…

Benjamin’s Descendants 1 Benjaminfathered Bela, his firstborn; Ashbel was born second, Aharah third, 2 Nohah fourth, and Rapha fifth. 3 Bela’s sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud, 4 Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, 5…

After the Exile 1 All Israel was registered in the genealogies that are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiledto Babylon because of their…

The Deaths of Saul and His Sons 1 The Philistinesfought against Israel, and Israel’s men fled from them and were killed on Mount Gilboa. 2 The Philistines pursued Saul and…

David’s Anointing as King 1 All Israelcame together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. 2 Even when Saul was king, you led…

David’s First Supporters 1 The following were the men who came to David at Ziklag while he was still banned from the presence of Saul son of Kish.They were among…