1 Chronicles 2:13
1 Chronicles 2:13 in Multiple Translations
Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,
¶ And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third,
and Jesse begat his first-born Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimea the third,
And Jesse was the father of Eliab, his oldest son, and Abinadab, the second, and Shimea, the third,
Jesse was the father of his firstborn son Eliab; the second son was Abinadab, the third Shimea,
And Ishai begate his eldest sonne Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third,
and Jesse begat his first-born Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimea the third,
and Jesse became the father of his firstborn Eliab, Abinadab the second, Shimea the third,
And Jesse begat his first-born Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third,
And Isai beget Eliab his firstborn, the second Abinadab, the third Simmaa,
Jesse’s oldest son was Eliab. His other sons were Abinadab, Shimea,
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1 Chronicles 2:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אִישַׁ֛י
הוֹלִ֥יד
אֶת
בְּכֹר֖/וֹ
אֶת
אֱלִיאָ֑ב
וַ/אֲבִינָדָב֙
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
וְ/שִׁמְעָ֖א
הַ/שְּׁלִישִֽׁי
וְ/אִישַׁ֛י
Yishay
H3448
Jesse
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֥יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בְּכֹר֖/וֹ
bᵉkôwr
H1060
firstborn
N-ms | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אֱלִיאָ֑ב
ʼĔlîyʼâb
H446
Eliab
N-proper
וַ/אֲבִינָדָב֙
ʼĂbîynâdâb
H41
Abinadab
Conj | N-proper
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
וְ/שִׁמְעָ֖א
Shimʻâʼ
H8092
Shimea
Conj | N-proper
הַ/שְּׁלִישִֽׁי
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
third
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:13
וְ/אִישַׁ֛י
Yishay
H3448
"Jesse"
Conj | N-proper
Jesse was the father of King David and a member of the tribe of Judah, and his name means 'I possess', showing his importance in the family and community.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Obed (H5744); father of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J) Also named: Iessai (Ἰεσσαί "Jesse" G2421) § Jesse = "I possess" son of Boaz and the father of king David
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Jesse. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:30; Psalms 72:20.
הוֹלִ֥יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּכֹר֖/וֹ
bᵉkôwr
H1060
"firstborn"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to the firstborn child or animal, often holding a special status or responsibility. It appears in stories like Genesis and Exodus, highlighting the importance of birth order. The KJV translates it as 'eldest' or 'firstborn'.
Definition: 1) firstborn, firstling 1a) of men and women 1b) of animals 1c) noun of relation (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 96 OT verses. KJV: eldest (son), firstborn(-ling). See also: Genesis 10:15; Deuteronomy 21:17; Psalms 78:51.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אֱלִיאָ֑ב
ʼĔlîyʼâb
H446
"Eliab"
N-proper
Eliab was a common name in the Bible, including a leader of Zebulun and a brother of David, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 16:6 and Numbers 1:9.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.1; son of: Tohu (H8459); father of: Jeroham (H3395); also called Eliab at 1Ch.6.27; Eliel at 1Ch.6.34; Another name of e.li.hu (אֱלִיהוּ "Elihu" H0453G) § Eliab = "my God is father" or "God is father" 1) son of Helon, leader of Zebulun in the wilderness 2) a Reubenite chief, father of Dathan and Abiram 3) David's oldest brother 4) a Levite musician 5) a Gadite warrior for David 6) a Kohathite
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Eliab. See also: Numbers 1:9; 1 Samuel 16:6; 2 Chronicles 11:18.
וַ/אֲבִינָדָב֙
ʼĂbîynâdâb
H41
"Abinadab"
Conj | N-proper
Abinadab was the name of several Israelites, including a man who sheltered the ark and a brother of King David. His name means 'my father is noble' or 'my father is willing'. These men played important roles in biblical history.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.11; father of: Ben-abinadab (H1125) § Abinadab = "my father is noble" or "my father is willing" 1) a man of Gibeah who sheltered the ark 2) second son of Jesse, David's older brother 3) a son of Saul, slain with him by the Philistines
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Abinadab. See also: 1 Samuel 7:1; 2 Samuel 6:4; 1 Chronicles 13:7.
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
וְ/שִׁמְעָ֖א
Shimʻâʼ
H8092
"Shimea"
Conj | N-proper
Shimea was the name of several Israelites in the Bible, including a son of King David and Bathsheba, mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and 1 Chronicles 3:5. The word refers to a person's name, often associated with the tribe of Judah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416) and Solomon (H8010); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); also called Shimea at 1Ch.3.5; Another name of sham.mu.a (שַׁמּוּעַ "Shammua" H8051H) § Shimea = "fame" 1) son of David by Bathsheba 2) brother of David, the 3rd son of Jesse 2a) also 'Shammah', 'Shimma', and 'Shimeah' 3) a Gershonite Levite, father of Berachiah, and grandfather of Asaph 4) a Merarite Levite, son of Uzzah, and father of Haggiah
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Shimea, Shimei, Shamma. See also: 2 Samuel 21:21; 1 Chronicles 6:15; 1 Chronicles 20:7.
הַ/שְּׁלִישִֽׁי
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
"third"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means third in a sequence, like a third day or year. It is used in the Bible to describe time, rank, or quantity, such as the third day of creation in Genesis.
Definition: 1) third, one third, third part, third time 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: third (part, rank, time), three (years old). See also: Genesis 1:13; 1 Kings 22:2; Isaiah 15:5.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:13
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Context — The Sons of Israel
11Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz.
12Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.
13Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,
14Nethanel fourth, Raddai fifth, 15Ozem sixth, and David seventh.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 17:13 | The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 17:28 | Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!” |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 20:7 | and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 16:6–13 | When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, “Surely here before the LORD is His anointed.” But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.” Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.” Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel told him, “The LORD has not chosen any of these.” And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 27:18 | over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; |
1 Chronicles 2:13 Summary
This verse tells us about Jesse's sons, with Eliab being the firstborn, followed by Abinadab, Shimea, and others. It's a list of names, but it's also a reminder that God is interested in families and individuals, as seen in Psalm 138:8. Just like Jesse's sons, we each have a unique place in God's plan, and our birth order or family position doesn't determine our worth or purpose (Galatians 3:28). By looking at Jesse's family, we can learn about God's love and care for us, and how He wants us to trust and obey Him, just like David did (1 Samuel 30:6).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the order of Jesse's sons important in 1 Chronicles 2:13?
The order of Jesse's sons is significant because it highlights the birthright and the potential for leadership, as seen in Genesis 25:31 and Deuteronomy 21:15-17, where the firstborn typically receives a special blessing and inheritance.
How does 1 Chronicles 2:13 relate to the rest of the biblical narrative?
This verse is part of the larger genealogy of King David, which is crucial in understanding the messianic lineage and the fulfillment of God's promises, as seen in Isaiah 11:1 and Matthew 1:1-17.
What can we learn about family and heritage from 1 Chronicles 2:13?
This verse teaches us about the importance of family and heritage, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5, where children are considered a blessing from the Lord, and in Exodus 20:12, where honoring one's parents is commanded.
How does the mention of Jesse's sons in 1 Chronicles 2:13 point to the future?
The mention of Jesse's sons, particularly David, points to the future kingdom of Israel and the coming Messiah, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:6-7 and fulfilled in Luke 1:31-33.
Reflection Questions
- What does the order of Jesse's sons reveal about God's sovereignty and plan for His people?
- How does the biblical emphasis on family and genealogy impact my understanding of my own heritage and spiritual identity?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of leadership and responsibility, as seen in the firstborn sons of Jesse, to my own life and relationships?
- What does the story of Jesse's family teach me about the importance of faith, trust, and obedience to God's promises?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:13
Ver. 13-15. And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third, Nathanael the fourth, Raddai the fifth, Ozem the sixth, David the seventh.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:13
And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third, Shimma , [ Shim`aa' (H8092), or Shim`aah (H8093) (2 Samuel 13:3; 2 Samuel 13:32), or Shamaah (H8048) (1 Samuel
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:13
Eliab, called also Elihu. unless that was another person, and the word brother to be taken largely for a kinsman, as is frequently used.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:13
(9-41) The Hezronites, who were sons of Pharez (1 Chronicles 2:5), and their three lines of descent, Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:13
13. Shimma] R.V. Shimea, as in 1 Chronicles 20:7. His name is written “Shammah” in 1 Samuel 16:9. In 2 Samuel 21:21 “Shimei” (R.V.).
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 2:13
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Winning God's Approval - Part 6 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that God is in control of every aspect of our lives, including our relationships, jobs, and homes. He argues that if God, who runs the univer |