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1 Chronicles 2:28-1953 kjv — And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur. And the name of the wife of…

King James Version

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And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur.

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And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and Molid.

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And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children.

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And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai.

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And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children.

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And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.

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Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a servant, an Egyptian, whose name was Jarha.

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And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bare him Attai.

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And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad,

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And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,

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And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,

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And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,

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And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,

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And Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama.

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Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.

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And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

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And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai.

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And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Beth–zur.

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And Ephah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez.

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And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.

48

Maachah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah.

49

She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.

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These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim,

51

Salma the father of Beth–lehem, Hareph the father of Beth–gader.

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And Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.

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And the families of Kirjath–jearim; the Ithrites, and the Puhites, and the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zareathites, and the Eshtaulites.

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The sons of Salma; Beth–lehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.

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And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.

— 1 Chronicles 2:28-1953, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

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And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah.

26

Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam.

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And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eker.

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And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur.

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And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and Molid.

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And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children.

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And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai.

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And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children.

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And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.

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Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a servant, an Egyptian, whose name was Jarha.

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And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bare him Attai.

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And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad,

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And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,

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And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,

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And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,

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And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,

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And Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama.

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Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.

43

And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

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And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai.

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And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Beth–zur.

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And Ephah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez.

47

And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.

48

Maachah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah.

49

She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.

50

These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim,

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Salma the father of Beth–lehem, Hareph the father of Beth–gader.

52

And Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.

53

And the families of Kirjath–jearim; the Ithrites, and the Puhites, and the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zareathites, and the Eshtaulites.

54

The sons of Salma; Beth–lehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.

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And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.

1 Chronicles 2:28-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 2:28-1953 say?
1 Chronicles 2:28-1953 in the King James Version reads: “And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur. And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and Molid. And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children. And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai. And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children. And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel. Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a servant, an Egyptian, whose name was Jarha. And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bare him Attai. And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad, And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed, And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah, And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah, And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum, And Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama. Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron. And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema. And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai. And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Beth–zur. And Ephah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez. And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph. Maachah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah. She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah. These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim, Salma the father of Beth–lehem, Hareph the father of Beth–gader. And Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites. And the families of Kirjath–jearim; the Ithrites, and the Puhites, and the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zareathites, and the Eshtaulites. The sons of Salma; Beth–lehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites. And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:28-1953 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:28-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verses 28–1953.
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 2:28-1953.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:28-1953 in?
1 Chronicles 2:28-1953 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 2:28-1953?
1 Chronicles 2:28-1953 reads (KJV): “And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur. And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and Molid. And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children. And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai. And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children. And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel. Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a servant, an Egyptian, whose name was Jarha. And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bare him Attai. And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad, And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed, And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah, And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah, And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum, And Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama. Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron. And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema. And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai. And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Beth–zur. And Ephah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez. And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph. Maachah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah. She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah. These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim, Salma the father of Beth–lehem, Hareph the father of Beth–gader. And Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites. And the families of Kirjath–jearim; the Ithrites, and the Puhites, and the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zareathites, and the Eshtaulites. The sons of Salma; Beth–lehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites. And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab. ” 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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