1 Chronicles 1 opens the books of Chronicles with a genealogical sweep from Adam to Israel - the covenant spine of all human history.

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Adam, Seth, Enosh Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared

Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth The sons of Japheth The sons of Ham The sons of Shem

Shem, Arpachshad, Shelah Eber, Peleg, Reu Serug, Nahor, Terah Abram Also called Abraham

The sons of Abraham Isaac and Ishmael

The sons of Isaac Esau and Israel And Israel And Israel

The sons of Keturah, Abraham’s concubine Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian The sons of Esau Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah The sons of Seir Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah

These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom Before any king reigned over the children of Israel Bela died Jobab died Husham died Hadad died Samlah died Shaul died Baal Hanan died

The chiefs of Edom Chief Timna, chief Aliah, chief Jetheth Chief Oholibamah, chief Elah, chief Pinon Chief Kenaz, chief Teman, chief Mibzar Chief Magdiel, and chief Iram These are the chiefs of Edom

Adam, Seth, Enosh Noah, Shem, Abraham, Israel

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1 Chronicles 1 sung by Psalm Selah. The whole Bible, one chapter at a time.

Published 2026-05-22 · Last updated 2026-06-06
Written by Reid Wender, Editorial Director at Psalmody Press