1 Chronicles 2:2 nasb — Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

1 Chronicles 2:2 in the NASB reads: “Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad and Asher.”

1 Chronicles 2:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 2.

1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.

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.

1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 2:2.

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1 Chronicles 2:2 reads (NASB): “Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad and Asher.” 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.