1 Chronicles 3:1-24 - These were the sons of David

3:1-16

Into chapter 3 and, of course, we have more genealogies. A key part of the authors’ purpose is to stress the continuation of David’s line. God had made a promise to David, and despite all the momentous, and sometimes terrible, events God’s purpose remained, and would be fulfilled.

3:17-24

Chronicles was written primarily for those who had returned from exile. So 3:17 onwards gives the genealogies after the exile, God’s purposes were continuing.