1 Chronicles 2:37
1 Chronicles 2:37 in Multiple Translations
Zabad was the father of Ephlal, Ephlal was the father of Obed,
And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,
and Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,
And Zabad was the father of Ephlal, and Ephlal was the father of Obed,
Zabad was the father of Ephlal, Ephlal was the father of Obed,
And Zabad begate Ephlal, and Ephlal begate Obed,
and Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,
and Zabad became the father of Ephlal, and Ephlal became the father of Obed,
And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,
And Zabad beget Ophlal, and Ophlal beget Obed.
Zabad was the father of Ephlal. Ephlal was the father of Obed.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 2:37
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1 Chronicles 2:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/זָבָד֙
הוֹלִ֣יד
אֶת
אֶפְלָ֔ל
וְ/אֶפְלָ֖ל
הוֹלִ֥יד
אֶת
עוֹבֵֽד
וְ/זָבָד֙
Zâbâd
H2066
Zabad
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֣יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אֶפְלָ֔ל
ʼEphlâl
H654
Ephlal
N-proper
וְ/אֶפְלָ֖ל
ʼEphlâl
H654
Ephlal
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֥יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עוֹבֵֽד
ʻÔwbêd
H5744
Obed
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:37
וְ/זָבָד֙
Zâbâd
H2066
"Zabad"
Conj | N-proper
Zabad was the name of several Israelites, including a descendant of Judah and one of David's mighty warriors. The name Zabad means he endows or gives generously.
Definition: A man of the Ammonites living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.12.22; son of: Shimeath (H8100); also called Zabad at 2Ch.24.26; Another name of yo.za.khar (יוֹזָכָר "Jozacar" H3108) § Zabad = "he endows" 1) a descendant of Judah; son of Nathan, grandson of Attai, great grandson of Ahlai Sheshan's daughter 2) son of Tahath 3) one of David's mighty warriors (could be the same as 1 above) 4) son of Shimeath, an Ammonitess; a conspirator against and, with Jehozabad, the murderer of Joash (also called 'Jozachar') 5) one of the sons of Zattu, who put away his foreign wife at the command of Ezra 6) one of the descendants of Hashum, who, in the time of Ezra, had a foreign wife 7) one of the sons of Nebo, who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Zabad. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:36; 2 Chronicles 24:26; Ezra 10:43.
הוֹלִ֣יד
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.
אֶפְלָ֔ל
ʼEphlâl
H654
"Ephlal"
N-proper
Ephlal was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and his name means 'intercessor' or 'prayer'. He is mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles as a descendant of Pharez, and his story is part of the biblical record of the tribe of Judah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.37; son of: Zabad (H2066); father of: Obed (H5744H) § Ephlal = "intercessor" a descendant of Pharez
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ephlal. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:37.
וְ/אֶפְלָ֖ל
ʼEphlâl
H654
"Ephlal"
Conj | N-proper
Ephlal was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and his name means 'intercessor' or 'prayer'. He is mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles as a descendant of Pharez, and his story is part of the biblical record of the tribe of Judah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.37; son of: Zabad (H2066); father of: Obed (H5744H) § Ephlal = "intercessor" a descendant of Pharez
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ephlal. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:37.
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.
עוֹבֵֽד
ʻÔwbêd
H5744
"Obed"
N-proper
Obed means serving and refers to several Israelites, including the grandfather of King David, who was the son of Boaz and Ruth. He is mentioned in the book of 2 Chronicles and 1 Samuel. Obed played a significant role in the family line of Jesus.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.23.1; father of: Azariah (H5838T) § Obed = "serving" 1) son of Boaz by Ruth and the grandfather of David 2) a Judaite, a descendant of Jarha, the Egyptian slave of Sheshan, in the line of Jerahmeel 3) a Judaite, father of Azariah, one of the captains of hundreds who joined with Jehoiada in the revolution by which Athaliah fell 4) one of David's mighty warriors 5) son of Shemaiah and a gatekeeper of the temple
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Obed. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Chronicles 2:37; 2 Chronicles 23:1.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:37
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Context — The Sons of Israel
35Sheshan gave his daughter in marriage to his servant Jarha, and she bore to him Attai.
36Attai was the father of Nathan, Nathan was the father of Zabad,
37Zabad was the father of Ephlal, Ephlal was the father of Obed,
38Obed was the father of Jehu, Jehu was the father of Azariah, 39Azariah was the father of Helez, Helez was the father of Elasah,1 Chronicles 2:37 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 2:37, is about the family line of the Israelites, showing how God keeps His promises to His people, just like He did with Abraham in Genesis 12:2. The names mentioned, like Zabad and Ephlal, might seem unfamiliar, but they are part of the bigger story of God's plan to save humanity, which is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as seen in Matthew 1:1-17. By studying these family lines, we can see God's faithfulness and love for His people, and we can trust in His promises for our own lives, just as it says in Deuteronomy 7:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2:37?
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2:37 is significant because it shows the family line of the Israelites, highlighting God's faithfulness in keeping His promises to His people, as seen in Genesis 12:2 and Deuteronomy 1:10.
Who is Zabad in the Bible?
Zabad, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:36-37, is a descendant of Judah and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, as part of the royal lineage leading to the Messiah, as prophesied in Isaiah 11:1 and fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-17.
Why is it important to know the family lines in the Bible?
Knowing the family lines in the Bible helps us understand God's plan of salvation and the fulfillment of His promises, as seen in Romans 9:4-5 and Galatians 3:16, which highlight the importance of lineage in God's redemptive plan.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of God's covenant with His people, as seen in Exodus 19:5-6 and Jeremiah 31:31-34, which ultimately points to the coming of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, as the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about God's faithfulness from the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2:37?
- How does the lineage of Zabad and Ephlal contribute to our understanding of the Messiah's ancestry?
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and heritage in the biblical narrative?
- How can we apply the concept of lineage and inheritance to our own spiritual lives, as children of God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:37
Ver. 37 [See comments on 1 Chronicles 2:35].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:37
And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:37
(9-41) The Hezronites, who were sons of Pharez (1 Chronicles 2:5), and their three lines of descent, Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.