1 Chronicles 2:13 net — Jesse was the father of Eliab, his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,

NET Bible

"Jesse was the father of Eliab, his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,"

— 1 Chronicles 2:13, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

10

Ram’s Descendants Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, the tribal chief of Judah.

11

Nahshon was the father of Salma, and Salma was the father of Boaz.

12

Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.

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Jesse was the father of Eliab, his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,

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Nethanel fourth, Raddai fifth,

15

Ozem sixth, David seventh.

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Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. Zeruiah’s three sons were Abshai, Joab, and Asahel.

1 Chronicles 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 2:13 say?
1 Chronicles 2:13 in the NET Bible reads: “Jesse was the father of Eliab, his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:13 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 2:13.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:13 in?
1 Chronicles 2:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 2:13?
1 Chronicles 2:13 reads (NET): “Jesse was the father of Eliab, his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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