Day 215..."And more genealogy...It does matter how you treat people...A dramatic parable"

First Chronicles chapters 5, 6 continues with more genealogy from Reuben, Gad, Manasseh, and Levi. The blogger asked about Chronicles also being known as a continuation of Kings and even III Kings and IV Kings. Obviously, some of the history is the same. The six chapter of genealogy does stand out. Ezra is considered the author by Jewish tradition (perhaps along with Nehemiah) of Chronicles. Isaiah has a glimmer of hope in the reference to Zion which is the city of God. The "parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man" has at least two messages. 1) The way we treat people on earth does have an impact on eternity. 2) Humankind is so blind to the truth about God's love and compassion. Even a supernatural return from the dead would not change the minds of people. (If Moses could not do it) The story is another reminder that parables have a truth in them in which we see but do not perceive and hear but do not understand. This story is filled with drama in realizing it is too late...and too late to warn other family members. (See also day 122)