*“Now the sons of Ulla: Arah and Hanniel and Rizia.” (v.39)* In this final genealogical listing of 1 Chronicles 7, the chronicler singles out these three descendants to document the line of the tribe of Asher. By mentioning *“the sons of Ulla” (v.39)*—Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia—the text further underscores how the people of Israel meticulously preserved the heritage of each tribal family. Since the tribe of Asher primarily settled in the northern coastal regions of the promised land (near modern-day Lebanon), these names connect to a broader geographic heritage stretching to the Mediterranean Sea, a fertile environment that would have been strategic and prosperous. This record, compiled likely during the late fifth century BC, reflects the post-exilic community’s deep need to affirm God’s enduring faithfulness and to reconnect with their ancestral roots, even many centuries after Asher first occupied this territory (Joshua 19:24-31 NASB-95).
*“Arah and Hanniel and Rizia.” (v.39)* represent not only individuals in a lineage but also clues to a web of familial ties shared by the Israelite community. The chronicler’s emphasis on these names indicates the importance of every branch in the family tree, revealing how no person’s role was overlooked, even in a lengthy genealogical account. Historically, genealogies like this one point forward to the covenant promises made to the nation of Israel, culminating in the ultimate fulfillment through Christ (Luke 3:23-38 NASB-95). By preserving each name, the text points to the faithfulness of God who remembers His people, bridging generations to assure that His redemptive plan through Jesus would remain intact (Matthew 1:1-17 NASB-95).
*“Now the sons of Ulla.” (v.39)* also highlight how these Israelite families continued to thrive and grow, even as they experienced challenges like foreign invasions, captivities, and exiles. Their heritage was an anchor for the future, providing a sense of hope and identity. Although these individuals do not appear frequently in Scripture, their inclusion underlines that God’s story encompasses the entirety of His people. Each tribe, each clan, and each person—no matter how briefly mentioned—played a role in the larger narrative of God’s faithfulness.
They each illustrate the enduring link between the ancestral legacy of Asher and the post-exilic community of believers.
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1 Chronicles 7:39
*“Now the sons of Ulla: Arah and Hanniel and Rizia.” (v.39)* In this final genealogical listing of 1 Chronicles 7, the chronicler singles out these three descendants to document the line of the tribe of Asher. By mentioning *“the sons of Ulla” (v.39)*—Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia—the text further underscores how the people of Israel meticulously preserved the heritage of each tribal family. Since the tribe of Asher primarily settled in the northern coastal regions of the promised land (near modern-day Lebanon), these names connect to a broader geographic heritage stretching to the Mediterranean Sea, a fertile environment that would have been strategic and prosperous. This record, compiled likely during the late fifth century BC, reflects the post-exilic community’s deep need to affirm God’s enduring faithfulness and to reconnect with their ancestral roots, even many centuries after Asher first occupied this territory (Joshua 19:24-31 NASB-95).
*“Arah and Hanniel and Rizia.” (v.39)* represent not only individuals in a lineage but also clues to a web of familial ties shared by the Israelite community. The chronicler’s emphasis on these names indicates the importance of every branch in the family tree, revealing how no person’s role was overlooked, even in a lengthy genealogical account. Historically, genealogies like this one point forward to the covenant promises made to the nation of Israel, culminating in the ultimate fulfillment through Christ (Luke 3:23-38 NASB-95). By preserving each name, the text points to the faithfulness of God who remembers His people, bridging generations to assure that His redemptive plan through Jesus would remain intact (Matthew 1:1-17 NASB-95).
*“Now the sons of Ulla.” (v.39)* also highlight how these Israelite families continued to thrive and grow, even as they experienced challenges like foreign invasions, captivities, and exiles. Their heritage was an anchor for the future, providing a sense of hope and identity. Although these individuals do not appear frequently in Scripture, their inclusion underlines that God’s story encompasses the entirety of His people. Each tribe, each clan, and each person—no matter how briefly mentioned—played a role in the larger narrative of God’s faithfulness.
They each illustrate the enduring link between the ancestral legacy of Asher and the post-exilic community of believers.