1 Chronicles 8This list adds more detail to the genealogy of Benjamin that had begun in chapter 7. It is appropriate to provide more details on this tribe, as Benjamin and Judah were the two “surviving” tribes that figured predominantly into the postexilic community. In other words, the readers who first read or heard these words were most likely from these tribes. While the whole list is their family tree, they would find themselves here.
We believers belong to an extended community of faith that incorporates all those who are in Christ. But we are also part of a local community of faith – a local church. That is not a mere accident of chance. Our LORD who brought us to himself also placed us just where he wanted us. He either wants us to take roots here, or he wants to use our local community of faith to launch us into ministry elsewhere. Either way, our local body is important.
LORD, thank you for where we have been planted. Use us for your glory.
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