1 Chronicles 3:20
and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed.
and five others:

These five sons of Zerubbabel preserve the record of David’s royal line after the exile, showing that the family through whom God had promised an everlasting kingdom continued.

1Ch 2:1-2 These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon,…
Gen 46:8-27 Now these are the names of the sons of Israel…
Exo 1:1-5 These are the names of the sons of Israel who went…

Hashubah,

He was one of Zerubbabel’s sons, born into the generation that followed Judah’s return from Babylon. His name means “considerate” or “esteemed.”

Hag 1:1 In the second year of the reign of Darius…
Zec 4:6-10 Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,…
Ezr 2:2 accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah……

Ohel,

His place in the genealogy identifies him as part of the restored Davidic household. Ohel means “tent” or “tabernacle,” symbolizing God’s presence among His people.

Psa 27:5 For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter;…
Exo 33:7-11 Now Moses used to take the tent and pitch it…
Jhn 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.…

Berechiah,

Berechiah, meaning “Yahweh blesses,” stands among those who carried forward Zerubbabel’s family in the post-exilic community.

Zec 1:1 In the eighth month of the second year of Darius,…
1Ch 6:39 Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served…
1Ch 15:23 Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.

Hasadiah,

He belonged to the line that remained connected to the house of David despite the loss of the monarchy; Hasadiah means “Yahweh is kind” or “Yahweh has been gracious.”

Psa 136:1-3 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good.…
Exo 34:6-7 Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out:…
Mic 7:18-20 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity…

and Jushab-hesed.

He completes the list of five sons, marking the continued preservation of Zerubbabel’s descendants; Jushab-hesed means “return of lovingkindness” or “restored by grace.”

Psa 126:1-3 When the LORD restored the captives of Zion,…
Jer 30:18-22 This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes……
Zec 1:16-17 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return……

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hashubah
One of the sons of Zerubbabel, a descendant of King David. His name means "consideration" or "thoughtfulness" in Hebrew.

2. Ohel
Another son of Zerubbabel. The name "Ohel" means "tent" or "tabernacle" in Hebrew, possibly indicating a connection to dwelling or presence.

3. Berechiah
Also a son of Zerubbabel. His name means "Yahweh blesses" or "blessed by the Lord" in Hebrew, reflecting a divine favor or blessing.

4. Hasadiah
Another son of Zerubbabel. The name "Hasadiah" means "Yahweh is kind" or "mercy of the Lord" in Hebrew, emphasizing God's kindness and mercy.

5. Jushab-hesed
The final son listed of Zerubbabel in this verse. His name means "return of love" or "restored love" in Hebrew, suggesting themes of reconciliation and restoration.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Names
In biblical times, names were often prophetic or descriptive of character. Reflect on the significance of your own name and how it might relate to your identity in Christ.

God's Blessing and Kindness
Berechiah and Hasadiah remind us of God's continual blessing and kindness. Consider how you can be a conduit of God's blessing and kindness to others.

Restoration and Reconciliation
Jushab-hesed speaks to the power of restored love. In what ways can you seek reconciliation in your relationships, mirroring God's restorative work in your life?

Legacy and Lineage
Zerubbabel's descendants remind us of the importance of spiritual legacy. How are you contributing to a legacy of faith in your family or community?

Thoughtfulness and Consideration
Hashubah's name encourages us to be thoughtful and considerate in our actions and decisions. How can you practice greater thoughtfulness in your daily life?
Bible Study Questions
1. How do the meanings of the names in 1 Chronicles 3:20 reflect the character of God, and how can these attributes be seen in your life today?

2. Zerubbabel is a key figure in the lineage of Jesus. How does understanding his role in biblical history enhance your appreciation of God's faithfulness to His promises?

3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's kindness or blessing. How can you share that experience to encourage others in their faith journey?

4. In what ways can you actively participate in God's work of restoration and reconciliation in your community or family?

5. Consider the legacy you are building. What steps can you take to ensure that it aligns with biblical principles and honors God?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Zerubbabel's Lineage
Zerubbabel is a significant figure in the post-exilic period, and his lineage is mentioned in the genealogies of Jesus in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promises through David's line.

Names and Meanings
The meanings of the names in this verse can be connected to various Psalms and Proverbs that speak of God's blessing, kindness, and the importance of thoughtful consideration.

Restoration Themes
The name Jushab-hesed can be linked to the broader biblical theme of restoration, as seen in the prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah, where God promises to restore Israel.
Genealogy of Israel's Royal HouseholdF. Whitfield 1 Chronicles 3:1-24
Kings of the Royal Line - Zedekiah: the Lesson of His LifeF. Whitfield 1 Chronicles 3:10-24
The Best Rewards of Piety, EtcW. Clarkson 1 Chronicles 3:10-24
On the Genealogical TablesR. Glover 1 Chronicles 1-6
GenealogiesJ.R. Thomson 1 Chronicles 1-9
People
Abia, Abigail, Abijah, Abital, Absalom, Adonijah, Ahaz, Ahaziah, Ahinoam, Akkub, Amaziah, Ammiel, Amnon, Amon, Anani, Arnan, Asa, Assir, Azariah, Azrikam, Bariah, Bathsheba, Bathshua, Berechiah, Carmelitess, Dalaiah, Daniel, David, Delaiah, Eglah, Eliada, Eliashib, Elioenai, Eliphelet, Elishama, Elishua, Haggith, Hananiah, Hasadiah, Hashubah, Hattush, Hesed, Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Hodaiah, Hodaviah, Hoshama, Ibhar, Igal, Igeal, Isaiah, Ithream, Japhia, Jecamiah, Jeconiah, Jehoiachin, Jehoiakim, Jehoshaphat, Jekamiah, Jesaiah, Jeshaiah, Jezreel, Jezreelitess, Jizreelitess, Joash, Johanan, Joram, Josiah, Jotham, Jushabhesed, Maacah, Maachah, Malchiram, Manasseh, Meshullam, Nathan, Neariah, Nedabiah, Nepheg, Nogah, Obadiah, Ohel, Pedaiah, Pelaiah, Pelatiah, Rehoboam, Rephaiah, Salathiel, Shallum, Shammua, Shaphat, Shealtiel, Shecaniah, Shechaniah, Shelomith, Shemaiah, Shenazar, Shephatiah, Shimea, Shimei, Shobab, Solomon, Talmai, Tamar, Zedekiah, Zerubbabel
Places
Geshur, Hebron, Jerusalem
Topics
Berechiah, Berechi'ah, Berekiah, Hasadiah, Hasadi'ah, Hashubah, Hashu'bah, Hesed, Jushab, Jushabhesed, Jushab-hesed, Ju'shab-he'sed, Ohel
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 3:10-19

     2540   Christ, genealogy

Library
Altar and Temple
'And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. 2. Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. 3. And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

The Iranian Conquest
Drawn by Boudier, from the engraving in Coste and Flandin. The vignette, drawn by Faucher-Gudin, from a statuette in terra-cotta, found in Southern Russia, represents a young Scythian. The Iranian religions--Cyrus in Lydia and at Babylon: Cambyses in Egypt --Darius and the organisation of the empire. The Median empire is the least known of all those which held sway for a time over the destinies of a portion of Western Asia. The reason of this is not to be ascribed to the shortness of its duration:
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 9

Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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