Faithfulness

The Bible consistently affirms God's faithfulness to His covenant promises and His people. Deuteronomy 7:9 states, "Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations. God's faithfulness is seen in His consistent provision, protection, and fulfillment of His promises throughout history.

Below is a very simplified family tree. We very likely share much more common ancestry, but through all these generations, God had you in mind - even before he formed the earth!

Myths and legends blend history with imagination, offering insights into human culture. Amidst these tales, God's words stand as the unchanging truth, proven through time and experience. He is faithful when we are not! He preserves when we would destroy, lose hope, and fail.

1. Adam (Created by God and placed in the Garden of Eden in 4004 BC; d. 3074 BC): The first man, according to biblical tradition.

2. Seth: Son of Adam and Eve, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis.

3. Enosh: Son of Seth and a descendant of Adam, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis.

4. Cainan: Son of Enosh and a descendant of Adam, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis.

5. Mahalalel: Son of Cainan and a descendant of Adam, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis.

6. Jared: Son of Mahalalel and a descendant of Adam, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis.

7. Enoch: Son of Jared and a descendant of Adam, known for "walking with God" and being taken by God without experiencing death.

8. Methuselah: Son of Enoch and the longest-lived person mentioned in the Bible, living to the age of 969 years.

9. Lamech: Son of Methuselah and a descendant of Adam, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis.

10. Noah (King at the Flood; 2348 BC; b. 2948 BC, d. 1998 BC): The righteous man who, according to the Bible, built the ark to survive the Great Flood.

11. Japheth (Iafet also known as Sceaf): One of the sons of Noah, considered the ancestor of several ancient peoples.

12. Javan (Jove): Son of Japheth and a figure in ancient Greek mythology, often associated with the Ionians.

13. Jupiter Dodanaeus (Dodanim/Rodanim)/Dardanus m. Batia (wife): Mythological figure associated with the founding of Troy and ancestor of the Dardanoi people.

14. Erichthonius: Mythological king of Dardania and father of Tros, mentioned in Greek mythology.

15. Tros: Mythological king of Troy and father of Ilus, mentioned in Greek mythology.

16. Ilus: Mythological king of Troy, known for founding the city of Ilium (Troy).

17. Laomedon: Mythological king of Troy, known for his role in the construction of the walls of Troy and his betrayal of Heracles.

18. Priam, High King of Troy: Mythological king of Troy during the Trojan War, known for his sons Hector and Paris.

19. Troan (wife) – m. Munon, one of the collective Kings of Troy: Mythological queen of Troy and wife of Munon, one of the legendary founders of Troy.

20. Tror: Mythological king of Scandinavia and ancestor of the Trojan royal house, according to Norse mythology.

21. Loridi: Mythological king of the Danes and ancestor of the Völsung dynasty, according to Norse mythology.

22. Einridi: Mythological king of Sweden and ancestor of the Ynglings dynasty, according to Norse mythology.

23. Vingethor: Mythological king of Sweden and ancestor of the Vingethorsson dynasty, according to Norse mythology.

24. Vingener: Mythological king of Sweden and ancestor of the House of Yngling, according to Norse mythology.

25. Moda: Mythological king of Norway and ancestor of the kings of Noregr, according to Norse mythology.

26. Magi: Mythological king of Norway and ancestor of the Yngling dynasty, according to Norse mythology.

27. Sceaf (Seskef): Mythological figure in Anglo-Saxon tradition, considered an ancestor of the royal house of Wessex. Sceaf, also known as Scef, is a legendary figure in Anglo-Saxon mythology and Old English literature. According to tradition, he was a legendary ancestor of the Anglo-Saxon kings. Sceaf's story appears in various Old English texts, including the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and Beowulf. He is often depicted as a child found alone on a boat, bearing sheaves of wheat, symbolizing prosperity. Sceaf's origin is mysterious, with some interpretations linking him to biblical or mythological figures. However, his role as a legendary progenitor signifies his significance in early English folklore.

28. Bedwig (a son after the dispersion at Babel): A legendary figure mentioned in genealogical traditions, associated with the dispersal of peoples after the Tower of Babel.

29. Hwala: A legendary figure mentioned in some Scandinavian traditions, but with limited details available.

30. Hrathra: A mythical ancestor figure mentioned in certain Norse sagas, associated with early Scandinavian history.

31. Itermon: A figure of uncertain origin mentioned in genealogical traditions, with little known about his role or significance.

32. Heremod: A mythical king mentioned in Old English literature, known for his tragic rule and departure from righteous leadership.

33. Scealdwea: A figure mentioned in Anglo-Saxon genealogies, but with little information available about his life or deeds.

34. Beaw: A legendary figure from Anglo-Saxon tradition, considered an ancestor of the royal house of Wessex.

35. Taetwa: A figure mentioned in Anglo-Saxon genealogies, but with limited details available about his life or significance.

36. Geat (founder of the Geats in southern Sweden): A legendary figure mentioned in Scandinavian tradition as the founder of the Geatish tribe.

37. Godwulf: A legendary figure from Anglo-Saxon tradition, considered an ancestor of the royal house of Wessex.

38. Fin (Finn): A legendary figure from Norse mythology, associated with the legendary Danish king Hadingus.

39. Frithuwulf: A figure from Germanic legend, with associations to early Germanic tribes and dynasties.

40. Freawine: A legendary figure from Anglo-Saxon tradition, considered an ancestor of the royal house of Wessex.

41. Frealaf: A figure mentioned in Anglo-Saxon genealogies, but with limited details available about his life or deeds.

42. Frithuwald: A figure from Germanic legend, associated with the early history of Germanic tribes and dynasties.

43. Woden (Othin/Odin/Oden/Bodo) (King of most Northern Europe; b. AD 256 and d. AD 300; married to Frea/Fria): A prominent figure in Norse mythology, considered the chief god and ruler of the gods in the Norse pantheon.

44. Baeldaeg (Beldeg/Baeldeagus): A legendary figure from Anglo-Saxon tradition, associated with early Germanic history and mythology.

45. Brand (Brond/Brandius/Brando): A figure from Germanic legend, with associations to early Germanic tribes and dynasties.

46. Freothogar (Frithogar/Freodegarus/Fredegar): A figure mentioned in Anglo-Saxon genealogies, but with limited details available about his life or deeds.

47. Freawine (Freawin/Friairin): A legendary figure from Anglo-Saxon tradition, considered an ancestor of the royal house of Wessex.

48. Wig (Wigga): A figure from Germanic legend, with associations to early Germanic tribes and dynasties.

49. Gewis (Gerisius/Gewisch): A legendary figure from Anglo-Saxon tradition, considered an ancestor of the royal house of Wessex.

50. Elsa (Esla I): A figure from Germanic legend, with associations to early Germanic tribes and dynasties.

51. Elesa (Esla II or Elisius)): A legendary figure from Anglo-Saxon tradition, considered an ancestor of the royal house of Wessex.

52. Cerdic (Cherdick/Cerdick; First King of the West Saxons; d. AD 534): A legendary figure in Anglo-Saxon history, considered the founder of the kingdom of Wessex.

53. Cynric (Chenrick/Kenrick; d. AD 560): A figure from Anglo-Saxon history, associated with the early kingdom of Wessex.

54. Caewlin (Ceolin/Cheoline; deposed in AD 592): A figure from Anglo-Saxon history, known for his reign as king of Wessex.

55. Cuthwine (Cuthwin): A figure from Anglo-Saxon history, associated with the early kingdom of Wessex.

56. Cutha (Cuth): A figure from Anglo-Saxon history, with limited details available about his life or deeds.

57. Ceolwald (Chelward): A figure from Anglo-Saxon history, associated with the early kingdom of Wessex.

58. Cenred (Kenred): A figure from Anglo-Saxon history, associated with the early kingdom of Wessex.

59. Ingild (Ingrils): A figure from Anglo-Saxon history, associated with the early kingdom of Wessex.

60. Eoppa: A figure from Anglo-Saxon history, with limited details available about his life or deeds.

61. Eafa (Efa): A figure from Anglo-Saxon history, with limited details available about his life or deeds.

62. Ealhmund (Elmund/Alemund): A figure from Anglo-Saxon history, associated with the early kingdom of Wessex.

63. King Ecbryht (Egbert; King of Wessex, i.e., West Saxons, from

AD 802–839): A historical king of Wessex, known for his efforts to consolidate power and resist Viking invasions.

64. King Aethelwulf (Æthelwulf/Ethelwolf; AD 839 began reigning): A historical king of Wessex, known for his religious piety and efforts to reform the church.

65. King Alfred The Great (Æfred; b. AD 848; began reign AD 872, d. AD 900/901): A historical king of Wessex, known for his defense against Viking invasions and promotion of learning and literacy.

66. King Edward I The Elder: A historical king of England, known for his military campaigns and efforts to consolidate power.

67. King Edmund I The Magnificent b. AD 921: A historical king of England, known for his struggles against Viking incursions and efforts to strengthen royal authority.

68. King Aedgar The Pacific b. AD 944: A historical king of England, known for his efforts to promote peace and stability within his realm.

69. King Æthelred II The Unready b. AD 968: A historical king of England, known for his struggles against Danish invasions and internal conflicts.

70. King Edmund II Ironside b. AD 988: A historical king of England, known for his brief reign and struggles against Viking invasions.

71. King Edward The Outlaw or Exile: A historical figure associated with the English monarchy, but with limited details available about his life or deeds.

72. Princess/Queen Margaret (daughter of Edward; m. to King Malcolm II Caenmor of Scotland) d. 1093: A historical queen of Scotland, known for her religious piety and charitable works.

73. Queen Eadgith/Edith (Matilda of Scotland) (Daughter of Margaret and Malcolm III) b. 1080 married King Henry I Beauclerc [b. 1068], son of William the Conqueror): A historical queen consort of England, known for her influence and patronage of the church.

74. Queen Matilda Lady of the English Empress b. 1102, d. 1167, m. Henry V of the Holy Roman Empire and Emperor of Germany: A historical empress consort of the Holy Roman Empire, known for her role in the struggle for the English throne during the Anarchy.

75. King Henry II Plantagenet b. 1133: A historical king of England, known for his legal reforms and struggles with Thomas Becket.

76. King John Lackland Plantagenet (brother of King Richard I The Lion-Heart [Coeur de Lion], b. 1157) b. 1166: A historical king of England, known for his conflict with the barons that led to the sealing of the Magna Carta.

77. King Henry III Plantagenet b. 1207: A historical king of England, known for his long reign and struggles with Simon de Montfort.

78. King Edward I Plantagenet Longshanks b. 1239: A historical king of England, known for his conquest of Wales and conflicts with Scotland.

79. Edward II King of England 1284-1327: Historical king of England, son of Edward I 'Longshanks' King of England, known for his reign marked by conflict with nobles and his eventual deposition and death.

It is estimated that approximately 1100 years passed between the arrival of the Saxons in England in the 5th century AD and the beginning of significant English migration to America in the early 17th century.