Through these names, we see a pattern of leadership, judgment, healing, and restoration, as Yah expands His people, holds firm in His promises, and restores those who have been scattered. From David’s sons, to the kings who ruled after him, to the descendants who endured exile, this chapter reveals a journey from faithfulness to exile and back to reconciliation—a foreshadowing of the greater restoration Yah has planned for His people.
1 Chronicles 3:1-4 - Sons of David Born in Hebron
Names and Their Meanings
- Amnon – Faithful or Trustworthy
- Daniel (Chileab) – Elohim is My Judge
- Absalom – Father of Peace
- Adonijah – My Master is Yah
- Shephatiah – Yah Has Judged
- Ithream – Profit of the People
A Message of Redemption Through Name Meanings
"The Faithful One (Amnon) will trust Elohim as Judge (Daniel). The Father of Peace (Absalom) will be exalted by Yah (Adonijah), for Yah has judged (Shephatiah) and will profit His people (Ithream)."
1 Chronicles 3:5-9 - Sons of David Born in Jerusalem
Key Names and Meanings
- Shammua – Heard or Announced
- Shobab – Returned or Restored
- Nathan – Given or Gift
- Solomon – Peaceful or Complete
Connected Message Through Name Meanings
"He has heard (Shammua) and will restore (Shobab), for a gift (Nathan) of peace (Solomon) will be given."
1 Chronicles 3:10-16 - Kings Descended from Solomon
Key Names and Meanings
- Rehoboam – The People Are Enlarged
- Abijah – My Father is Yah
- Asa – Healer or Physician
- Jehoshaphat – Yah Has Judged
- Joram – Yah is Exalted
- Ahaziah – Yah Holds Firm
- Joash – Yah Has Given
- Amaziah – Yah is Mighty
- Uzziah (Azariah) – Yah is My Strength
- Jotham – Yah is Perfect
- Ahaz – He Has Grasped
- Hezekiah – Yah Strengthens
- Manasseh – Causing to Forget
- Amon – Faithful or Builder
- Josiah – Yah Has Healed
Connected Message Through Name Meanings
"The people are enlarged (Rehoboam), for My Father is Yah (Abijah). He heals (Asa) and judges (Jehoshaphat), exalting (Joram) and holding firm (Ahaziah). Yah has given (Joash), and He is mighty (Amaziah).
Yah is my strength (Uzziah) and perfect (Jotham), even when we grasp (Ahaz) at what we cannot hold. Yah strengthens (Hezekiah), causing us to forget (Manasseh) our sorrows. He is faithful (Amon) and will heal (Josiah)."
1 Chronicles 3:17-24 - Descendants After the Exile
Key Names and Meanings
- Shealtiel – I Have Asked of Elohim
- Zerubbabel – Sown in Babylon or Out of Babylon
- Meshullam – Repaid or Reconciled
- Hananiah – Yah Has Been Gracious
- Hashubah – Consideration or Thoughtfulness
- Ohel – Tent or Dwelling
- Berechiah – Yah Blesses
- Hasadiah – Yah Shows Kindness
- Jushab-Hesed – Love Is Restored
Connected Message Through Name Meanings
"I have asked of Elohim (Shealtiel), and though sown in Babylon (Zerubbabel), we will be reconciled (Meshullam), for Yah has been gracious (Hananiah).
He will consider (Hashubah) and provide a dwelling (Ohel). Yah blesses (Berechiah), shows kindness (Hasadiah), and restores love (Jushab-Hesed)."
Complete Summary of the Connected Message for 1 Chronicles 3
"The Faithful One (Amnon) will trust Elohim as Judge (Daniel). Peace will be given (Absalom) as Yah holds firm (Ahaziah). He has heard (Shammua) and will restore (Shobab), for a gift (Nathan) of peace (Solomon) will be given.
The people are enlarged (Rehoboam), for Yah has healed (Josiah) and shown kindness (Hasadiah). Though sown in Babylon (Zerubbabel), He will reconcile (Meshullam), bless (Berechiah), and restore love (Jushab-Hesed).
Yah is gracious (Hananiah), He will strengthen (Hezekiah), and His judgment is perfect (Jehoshaphat). His tent (Ohel) will be a place of healing and restoration for His people."
Final Reflection
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 3 is not just a record of David’s descendants—it is a prophetic blueprint of Yah’s redemptive work. Through these names, we see:
- Faithfulness and judgment—Yah hears, judges, and exalts His people.
- Healing and restoration—He enlarges His people, causes them to forget their sorrows, and strengthens them.
- Exile and redemption—Though sown in Babylon, His people will be reconciled, blessed, and restored.
- The promise of the Messiah—The lineage of David points forward to Yeshua, the Beloved One, the Prince of Peace, and the One who restores love.
Through this chapter, we are reminded that Yah is always working to fulfill His promises. He does not forget His people, even in exile or trial, but continues to reconcile, bless, and restore them.
As we reflect on this genealogy, we are encouraged to trust in His perfect plan, knowing that through Yeshua, the peace, healing, and restoration promised to David’s line is now made available to all who are joined to Him.
May we walk faithfully in that promise, knowing that Yah has heard, Yah has restored, and Yah has given us His greatest gift—Messiah, the Prince of Peace.