1 Chronicles 3

Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess:

David had sons in Hebron. His firstborn was Amnon, whose mother was Ahinoam from Jezreel. His second son was Daniel, born to Abigail from Carmel.

The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:

Absalom, the third, born of Maachah, the daughter of King Talmai of Geshur, carried a royal lineage. The fourth, Adonijah, was the son of Haggith.

The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife.

The fifth was Shephatiah, born of Abital, filled with strength and courage. The sixth, Ithream, the son of Eglah, his wife, a woman of grace and beauty.

These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years.

In Hebron, he was blessed with six children and ruled for seven and a half years. Then, he reigned in Jerusalem for thirty-three years.

And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel:

In Jerusalem, he was blessed with four sons - Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. They were born to him through Bathshua, the daughter of Ammiel.

Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,

Ibhar, Elishama, and Eliphelet too, all felt a profound sense of belonging and purpose.

And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

Nogah, Nepheg, and Japhia, each with their own unique spirit, stood together in unity.

And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.

Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet, they were a trio, making the count nine.

These were all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister.

David had many sons, not counting those born to his concubines, and a daughter named Tamar.

And Solomon’s son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,

Solomon's lineage continued with his son Rehoboam, who fathered Abia. Abia then had Asa, and Asa gave birth to Jehoshaphat.

Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son,

Joram, a father, passed his legacy to his son, Ahaziah. Ahaziah, filled with love and responsibility, did the same for his son, Joash.

Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,

Amaziah, a loving father, passed on his legacy to his son Azariah. Azariah, in turn, lovingly nurtured his son Jotham, continuing the lineage.

Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,

Ahaz fathered Hezekiah, who in turn fathered Manasseh.

Amon his son, Josiah his son.

Amon, the father, gave life to his son, Josiah, with love and hope in his heart.

And the sons of Josiah were, the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum.

Josiah's sons, in order of birth, were Johanan, Jehoiakim, Zedekiah, and Shallum.

And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son.

Jehoiakim's lineage continued with his sons: first Jeconiah, then Zedekiah.

And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son,

Jeconiah's lineage included his sons; Assir, and his beloved child, Salathiel.

Malchiram also, and Pedaiah, and Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah.

Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah too, were all there.

And the sons of Pedaiah were, Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of Zerubbabel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister:

Pedaiah's sons were Zerubbabel and Shimei. Zerubbabel, in turn, had children - Meshullam, Hananiah, and their sister Shelomith.

And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushabhesed, five.

Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushabhesed - these were the five, united in faith and purpose.

And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah.

Hananiah's sons, Pelatiah and Jesaiah, along with the descendants of Rephaiah, Arnan, Obadiah, and Shechaniah, all shared a deep bond of brotherhood.

And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.

Shechaniah's son was Shemaiah, who himself had five sons - Hattush, Igeal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat. So, in total, Shemaiah had six descendants.

And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three.

Neariah's sons were three in number; Elioenai, Hezekiah, and Azrikam, each unique and cherished.

And the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven.

Elioenai's lineage was blessed with seven sons; Hodaiah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Dalaiah, and Anani. Their names echoed with pride and love.