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The Chronicler lists the sons of David and traces the royal line of Judah from Solomon through the kings who ruled until the exile. The genealogy continues beyond Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, into the post-exilic period, recording further descendants of David’s family.
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By presenting David’s entire family before focusing on the royal succession, the Chronicler acknowledges both the complexity of David’s household and the central role of his dynasty in Israel’s history. The continuation of the genealogy past the exile, especially through figures like Zerubbabel, affirms that the Davidic promise endures even without a throne, sustaining hope for restoration in God’s covenant purposes.
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The son of Solomon was Rehoboam, Abijah his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son…