1 Chronicles 2:16 nasb — and their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abshai, Joab and Asahel.

NASB

"and their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abshai, Joab and Asahel."

— 1 Chronicles 2:16, NASB

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

13

and Jesse became the father of Eliab his firstborn, then Abinadab the second, Shimea the third,

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Nethanel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,

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Ozem the sixth, David the seventh;

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and their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abshai, Joab and Asahel.

17

Abigail bore Amasa, and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

18

Now Caleb the son of Hezron had sons by Azubah his wife, and by Jerioth; and these were her sons: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.

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When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore him Hur.

1 Chronicles 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 2:16 say?
1 Chronicles 2:16 in the NASB reads: “and their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abshai, Joab and Asahel.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:16 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 16.
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 2:16.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:16 in?
1 Chronicles 2:16 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 2:16?
1 Chronicles 2:16 reads (NASB): “and their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abshai, Joab and Asahel.” 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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