1 Chronicles 3: Genealogy of David’s Descendants – Clear & Engaging Audio Bible Reading | Listing the Royal and Family Lineage of Jerusalem Kings and Expansion of Kingdom

Immerse yourself in the captivating book of 1 Chronicles 3 with this clear and engaging audio recording. Discover the genealogy of David’s descendants that lists the royal and family lineage of Jerusalem kings, including Solomon, Rehoboam, Abijah, Asa, and Jehoshaphat. Learn how the kingdom expanded during their reigns and how God remained faithful to David’s legacy. Perfect for reflection or meditation, this powerful chapter will allow the Scriptures to come alive and deepen your understanding of biblical history.

1 CHRONICLES 3 (NIV)

1 These were the sons of David born to him in Hebron:
The firstborn was Amnon the son of Ahinoam of Jezreel;
the second, Daniel the son of Abigail of Carmel;

2 the third, Absalom the son of Maakah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;
the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith;

3 the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
and the sixth, Ithream, by his wife Eglah.

4 These six were born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six
months.
David reigned in Jerusalem thirty-three years,

5 and these were the children
born to him there:
Shammua, Shobab, Nathan and Solomon. These four were by Bathsheba daughter of
Ammiel.

6 There were also Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,

7 Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

8 Elishama, Eliada and Eliphelet—nine in all.

9 All these were the sons of
David, besides his sons by his concubines. And Tamar was their sister.

10 Solomon’s son was Rehoboam,
Abijah his son,
Asa his son,
Jehoshaphat his son,

11 Jehoram his son,
Ahaziah his son,
Joash his son,

12 Amaziah his son,
Azariah his son,
Jotham his son,

13 Ahaz his son,
Hezekiah his son,
Manasseh his son,

14 Amon his son,
Josiah his son.

15 The sons of Josiah:
Johanan the firstborn,
Jehoiakim the second son,
Zedekiah the third,
Shallum the fourth.

16 The successors of Jehoiakim:
Jehoiachin his son,
and Zedekiah.

17 The descendants of Jehoiachin the captive:
Shealtiel his son,

18 Malkiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama and
Nedabiah.

19 The sons of Pedaiah:
Zerubbabel and Shimei.
The sons of Zerubbabel:
Meshullam and Hananiah.
Shelomith was their sister.

20 There were also five others:
Hashubah, Ohel, Berekiah, Hasadiah and Jushab-Hesed.

21 The descendants of Hananiah:
Pelatiah and Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah and of
Shekaniah.

22 The descendants of Shekaniah:
Shemaiah and his sons:
Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah and Shaphat—six in all.

23 The sons of Neariah:
Elioenai, Hizkiah and Azrikam—three in all.

24 The sons of Elioenai:
Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah and Anani—seven in all.