1Ch 1:1-23 | JFB | STEP | Commentary by Robert Jamieson . Adam's Line to Noah. 1. Adam, &c.-- "Begat" must be understood. Only that one member of the family is mentioned, who came in the direct order of succession.

‏ 1 Chronicles 1:1-23

THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLES.

Commentary by Robert Jamieson

CHAPTER 1

1Ch 1:1-23. Adam's Line to Noah.

1. Adam, &c.--"Begat" must be understood. Only that one member of the family is mentioned, who came in the direct order of succession.

4-23. Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth--The three sons of this patriarch are enumerated, partly because they were the founders of the new world, and partly because the fulfilment of Noah's prophecy (Ge 9:25-27) could not otherwise appear to have been verified.