Verse Meaning1 ChroniclesComplex verse
1 Chronicles 2:45: Meaning Explained
And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Bethzur.
What Does This Verse Mean?
The genealogy expands with more of Caleb's descendants and their development through generations.
What’s Happening Here
Additional generations of Caleb's family are recorded.
Key Words
generationssuccessive levels of families
Why It Matters
This verse reminds us that God values every individual and family line, showing that faithfulness and purpose can unfold across generations. It encourages us to consider our own place in a larger story of heritage and legacy.
Did You Know?
The name Caleb, central to this genealogy, means 'dog' in Hebrew, which in ancient context could symbolize loyalty and tenacity, traits he demonstrated in the biblical narrative.
Word Study
H1121
And the sonוּבֶן
H8060
of Shammaiשַׁמַּ֖י
H4584
and Maonוּמָע֖וֹן
H1
was the fatherאֲבִ֥י
H1049
of Bethzurצֽוּר׃
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