Genesis 46:15-17 These were the sons Leah bore to Jacob in Paddan Aram, besides his daughter Dinah. These sons and daughters of his were thirty-three in all. The sons of Gad: Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi and Areli. The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi and Beriah. Their sister was Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malkiel.
More genealogy. Yay. Interesting, with all this genealogy, I glazed over the most important lineage yesterday: the Messianic lineage of Judah.
Genesis 46:18-20 These were the children born to Jacob by Zilpah, whom Laban had given to his daughter Leah—sixteen in all. The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin. In Egypt, Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
Judah, with all his faults and failings. Judah with all his growth…never perfect, yet perfectly suited to help fulfill God’s kingdom work.
Genesis 46:21-22 The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Beker, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim and Ard. These were the sons of Rachel who were born to Jacob—fourteen in all.
Precious Savior, Thank You once again for the reminder that we do not have to be perfect to be useful in Your kingdom work. I will never reach perfection on this earth, so thank You for the understanding that I am still useful, still valuable to You. Amen.
Genesis 46:23-25 The son of Dan: Hushim. The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer and Shillem. These were the sons born to Jacob by Bilhah, whom Laban had given to his daughter Rachel—seven in all.
Have a blessed day.