Old Testament
Arnan
A descendant of King David listed in the royal genealogy of the tribe of Judah.
Arnan is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:21 as a son of Rephaiah and a descendant of Zerubbabel in the Davidic royal line. His inclusion serves to document the preservation of the royal lineage following the Babylonian exile. He represents the continuity of the house of David within the post-exilic genealogical records.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 3:21
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 3:21
Where Arnan appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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