1 Chronicles 2:37 net — Zabad was the father of Ephlal, and Ephlal was the father of Obed.

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"Zabad was the father of Ephlal, and Ephlal was the father of Obed."

— 1 Chronicles 2:37, NET Bible

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“And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,”
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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

Sheshan had no sons, only daughters. Sheshan had an Egyptian servant named Jarha.

Sheshan gave his daughter to his servant Jarha as a wife; she bore him Attai.

Attai was the father of Nathan, and Nathan was the father of Zabad.

Zabad was the father of Ephlal, and Ephlal was the father of Obed.

Obed was the father of Jehu, and Jehu was the father of Azariah.

Azariah was the father of Helez, and Helez was the father of Eleasah.

Eleasah was the father of Sismai, and Sismai was the father of Shallum.

1 Chronicles 2:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 2:37 say?

1 Chronicles 2:37 in the NET Bible reads: “Zabad was the father of Ephlal, and Ephlal was the father of Obed.”

Where is 1 Chronicles 2:37 in the Bible?

1 Chronicles 2:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 37.

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 2:37.

What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:37 in?

1 Chronicles 2:37 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 2:37?

1 Chronicles 2:37 reads (NET): “Zabad was the father of Ephlal, and Ephlal was the father of Obed.” 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.

1 Chronicles 2:37 net — Zabad was the father of Ephlal, and Ephlal was the father of Obed.

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