1 Chronicles 2:28 akjv — And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab and Abishur.

American King James Version

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

— 1 Chronicles 2:28, American King James Version

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

25

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.

27

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

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

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

1 Chronicles 2:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 2:28 say?
1 Chronicles 2:28 in the American King James Version reads: “And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab and Abishur. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:28 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 28.
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.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:28 in?
1 Chronicles 2:28 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?
1 Chronicles 2:28 reads (AKJV): “And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab and Abishur. ” 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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