1 Chronicles 1:34

The Descendants of Abraham · 1 Chronicles 1:28–34
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Translations

Modern
Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.
Traditional
And Abraham begat Isaac. The sons of Isaac; Esau and Israel.
Literal
And Abraham begat Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.
Latin
Genuit autem Abraham Isaac: cujus fuerunt filii Esau, et Israël.

Original

Hebrew
English
Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.

Notes

Isaac’s genealogy first lists Esau's descendants (1 Chronicles 1:35–54) and then continues with Israel. The history of Edom is divided into three parts:

This arrangement follows Genesis 36.

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

Abraham Ancestors of Jesus

Parallels

Genesis 25:12–18

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Esau: Isaac's firstborn son; sold birthright to Jacob; became Edom Isaac: Son of Abraham; father of Jacob and Esau Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Zemarites

Topics

Abraham: Children of Esau: Birth of Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Esau and Jacob Born To Jacob: Son of Isaac, and the Twin Brother of Esau Shem: Descendants of