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1 Chronicles 1

1 Chronicles 1:2

From Adam to Abraham · 1 Chronicles 1:1–27
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Translations

Modern
Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,
Traditional
Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered,
Literal
Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,
Latin
Cainan, Malaleel, Jared,

Original

Hebrew
English
Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,

Notes

1 Chronicles 1:1–4

A summary of the generations from Adam to the sons of Noah (compare Genesis 5:3–32).

1 Chronicles 1:1–2:2

The Chronicler starts by showing Israel's place among the nations. He traces their ancestry from Adam to Jacob, using information from Genesis.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

Events

Parallels

Genesis 5:1–32 Genesis 10:1–32 Genesis 11:10–26

People

Jared: Ancestor of Noah; father of Enoch Kenan: Son of Enosh, descendant of Seth Mahalalel: Descendant of Seth; ancestor of Noah

Glossary

Cainan Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Jared Jered Kenan Mahalaleel, Mahalalel Marriage, Marriage Customs Zemarites

Topics

Cainan: Also Called Kenan: Son of Enos Genealogy: from Adam to Noah Jared: Also Called Jered: A Descendant of Seth Mahalaleel: Also Called Maleleel: Son of Cainan