Overview
Ephlal appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles as a son of Dishai and father of Shammai, continuing the line of Jerahmeel in the tribe of Judah. Though little is known of his personal life, his place in Scripture demonstrates God's meticulous preservation of His people's lineage throughout Israel's history.
Key Scriptures
"The sons of Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron, were Ram the firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem and Ahijah. Jerahmeel had another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam. The sons of Ram, the firstborn of Jerahmeel, were Maaz, Jamin and Eker. The sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur." (1 Chronicles 2:25-28, NIV). Ephlal is mentioned as Dishai's son: "The sons of Dishai: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur... Abishur's wife was named Abihail, and she bore him Ahban and Molid." (1 Chronicles 2:28-29, NIV)
Application
Meditate on how God faithfully preserves His covenant people through generations, and trust His sovereignty in your own family line and spiritual heritage.