Quotes about Fatherhood
He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation, and indeed the sons of Machir son of Manasseh were brought up on Joseph’s knees.
- Genesis 50:23
Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of his unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For that son is the firstfruits of his father’s strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him.
- Deuteronomy 21:17
The king was shaken and went up to the gate chamber and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”
- 2 Samuel 18:33
But the king covered his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”
- 2 Samuel 19:4
As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon,
- 1 Kings 2:1
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
- 1 Chronicles 1:20
Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah.
- 1 Chronicles 2:10
Attai was the father of Nathan, Nathan was the father of Zabad,
- 1 Chronicles 2:36
Zabad was the father of Ephlal, Ephlal was the father of Obed,
- 1 Chronicles 2:37
Elasah was the father of Sismai, Sismai was the father of Shallum,
- 1 Chronicles 2:40
Shallum was the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah was the father of Elishama.
- 1 Chronicles 2:41
Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.
- 1 Chronicles 2:44