1 Chronicles 2:40 kjva — And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,"

— 1 Chronicles 2:40, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

37

And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,

38

And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,

39

And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,

40

And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,

41

And Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama.

42

Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.

43

And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

1 Chronicles 2:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 2:40 say?
1 Chronicles 2:40 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:40 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 40.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 2:40.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:40 in?
1 Chronicles 2:40 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 2:40?
1 Chronicles 2:40 reads (KJVA): “And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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