1 Chronicles 2:21-23
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It's easy to skim over this, but the text highlights that Hezron married at the ripe old age of sixty! This isn't just a dry genealogy; it shows that God's unfolding plan for His people, and the continuation of the lineage of Jesus, happened through ordinary, and sometimes unexpectedly aged, lives.
Afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, whom he married when he was sixty years old, and she bore him Segub. And Segub fathered Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. But Geshur and Aram took from them Havvoth-jair, Kenath, and its villages, sixty towns. All these were descendants of Machir, the father of Gilead.
English Standard Version (ESV)
This passage is part of a lengthy genealogy in Chronicles, tracing the lineage of Israel from Adam through David and his descendants. It's designed to highlight God's faithfulness in preserving His chosen people and the royal line. This verse specifically details a later marriage of Hezron, an ancestor of David, and the son born from that union, Segub, continuing the meticulous record of Israel's family lines.
In a world often obsessed with youth, this verse presents a striking image: a sixty-year-old man taking a wife. What does this tell us about relationships and God's perspective?
A Mature Love
Hezron was sixty years old when he married the daughter of Machir. This wasn't unusual by ancient standards, but it still highlights that love and commitment aren't limited by age. In many cultures, marriage happened much earlier, but this union shows that significant life events, including marriage and family, can occur at any stage.
God's Purpose Unfolds
God's plan for humanity, seen throughout the Bible, isn't restricted to a narrow window of time or a specific demographic. His purposes unfold through individuals, regardless of their age. This marriage, and the son Segub who was born from it, becomes a vital part of the lineage leading to King David and ultimately, Jesus.
Genealogies in the Bible can seem like dry lists of names. But each name represents a life, a choice, and a crucial link in God's grand narrative. This verse is a perfect example.
Every Name Matters
1 Chronicles is filled with genealogies, tracing the lineage of Israel, especially of King David. While we might skim over them, each name is there for a reason. Hezron's marriage to Machir's daughter and the birth of Segub are not minor details; they are essential steps in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.
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From Ancestors to Us
Segub, born from this union, becomes an ancestor to significant figures in Israel's history. This reminds us that our own lives are part of a larger story. The choices, relationships, and births recorded in Scripture weave a tapestry that extends from ancient times all the way to us today. Our own existence is a testament to the faithfulness of God in preserving lineages.
Understand the original words
Chetsrown · Hebrew Proper Noun
The son of Perez and grandson of Judah; he is a key ancestor in the messianic line of David.
Segub · Hebrew Proper Noun
A masculine name denoting 'one who is shining' or 'enlightened'; it refers to a specific person who fathered a family line listed in the genealogical records.
Ya'iyr · Hebrew Proper Noun
A masculine name meaning 'he enlightens'; he is a significant figure in the tribe of Manasseh who acquired control over territory in Gilead.
Gil'ad · Hebrew Proper Noun
A mountainous region east of the Jordan River, often associated with refuge, healing (the 'balm of Gilead'), and tribal inheritance for the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
This passage mentions Segub as one of Hezron's sons, connecting directly to the lineage described in 1 Chronicles.
Numbers 26:1This chapter begins with God instructing Moses to take a census of the descendants of Israel, including those descended from Hezron and his sons, highlighting the importance of these family lines.
1 Chronicles 4:14This verse lists Segub's son, Jair, who is significant for his achievements and lineage, further illustrating the generational impact stemming from Hezron and his wife.
1 Chronicles 5:6This passage details the descendants of Reuben, mentioning that one of them was Bela, who had a son named Asbeel, and this section begins by tracing lineage back to Hezron, showing the broader family connections.
It's easy to skim over this, but the text highlights that Hezron married at the ripe old age of sixty! This isn't just a dry genealogy; it shows that God's unfolding plan for His people, and the continuation of the lineage of Jesus, happened through ordinary, and sometimes unexpectedly aged, lives.
This passage is part of a lengthy genealogy in Chronicles, tracing the lineage of Israel from Adam through David and his descendants. It's designed to highlight God's faithfulness in preserving His chosen people and the royal line. This verse specifically details a later marriage of Hezron, an ancestor of David, and the son born from that union, Segub, continuing the meticulous record of Israel's family lines.
This passage is part of a lengthy genealogy in Chronicles, tracing the lineage of Israel from Adam through David and his descendants. It's designed to highlight God's faithfulness in preserving His chosen people and the royal line. This verse specifically details a later marriage of Hezron, an ancestor of David, and the son born from that union, Segub, continuing the meticulous record of Israel's family lines.
"Afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, whom he married when he was sixty years old, and she bore him Segub. And Segub fathered Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. But Geshur and Aram t…" — It's easy to skim over this, but the text highlights that Hezron married at the ripe old age of sixty! This isn't just a dry genealogy; it shows that God's unfolding plan for His people, and the cont…
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Last reviewed October 2026
