The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 13: 1 Paralipomenon

This volume opens a sweeping account of the ancient families that shaped the world’s earliest narratives. It begins with the line of Adam and moves through the generations of Noah, the sons of Japheth, Ham and Shem, and continues down to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The text serves as a supplemental record, filling in gaps left by the earlier histories of the kings and offering a detailed genealogy that connects many of the peoples and nations mentioned elsewhere in the scriptures.

Readers will find a careful, verse‑by‑verse listing of names, tribal branches, and the brief notes that accompany them, such as the rise of Nimrod or the origins of the Edomite kings. The style is straightforward and reverent, reflecting the tradition of chronicling lineage for both religious reflection and historical insight, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the foundations of biblical history.