1 Chronicles 14:6
New International Version
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

New Living Translation
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

English Standard Version
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

Berean Standard Bible
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

King James Bible
And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

New King James Version
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

New American Standard Bible
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

NASB 1995
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

NASB 1977
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

Legacy Standard Bible
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

Amplified Bible
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

Christian Standard Bible
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

American Standard Version
and Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

English Revised Version
and Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

Good News Translation
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

International Standard Version
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

Majority Standard Bible
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

NET Bible
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

New Heart English Bible
and Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

World English Bible
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

Young's Literal Translation
and Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Nogah and Nepheg, and Japhia,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Noga, and Napheg, and Japhia,

Catholic Public Domain Version
as well as Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

New American Bible
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

New Revised Standard Version
Nogah, Nepheg, and Japhia;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Nogah, Nepheg, and Naphia,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Nikh and Nephag and Naphi.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Nageth, and Naphath, and Japhie,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
David's Family Grows
5Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, 6Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, 7Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 5:14-16
These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, / Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, / Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.

1 Chronicles 3:5-9
and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel. / David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet, / Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, ...

1 Chronicles 14:3-5
And David took more wives in Jerusalem and became the father of more sons and daughters. / These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, / Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,

1 Chronicles 14:7
Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.

1 Chronicles 14:8-17
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them. / Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” ...

1 Kings 3:1-2
Later, Solomon formed an alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt by marrying his daughter. Solomon brought her to the City of David until he had finished building his palace and the house of the LORD, as well as the wall around Jerusalem. / The people, however, were still sacrificing on the high places because a house for the Name of the LORD had not yet been built.

1 Kings 11:1-3
King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away.

2 Samuel 3:2-5
And sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon, by Ahinoam of Jezreel; / his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; / his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital; ...

1 Chronicles 11:1-3
Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.

1 Chronicles 12:23-40
Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...

1 Chronicles 13:1-4
Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. / And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us. / Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.” ...

1 Chronicles 15:1-3
David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. / Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” / And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

1 Chronicles 17:1-2
After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” / And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.”

1 Chronicles 18:1-2
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute.

Matthew 1:6-16
and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, / Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa. / Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah. ...


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Nogah
Nogah is one of the sons of David born to him in Jerusalem. The name Nogah means "brightness" or "splendor," which may reflect the hope and promise associated with David's reign. Although Nogah is not mentioned elsewhere in the biblical narrative, his inclusion in the genealogical record underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite culture. This emphasis on genealogy is seen throughout the Bible, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promises through specific family lines, ultimately leading to the lineage of Jesus Christ as detailed in the Gospels.

Nepheg
Nepheg is another son of David, and his name means "sprout" or "shoot." This imagery of growth and new life is significant in the biblical context, often symbolizing God's ongoing work and the flourishing of His people. The mention of Nepheg, like Nogah, serves to document the expansion of David's family and the establishment of his dynasty in Jerusalem. The city itself, chosen by God as the political and spiritual center of Israel, plays a crucial role in biblical history and prophecy, pointing forward to the coming of the Messiah, who would establish an eternal kingdom.

Japhia
Japhia, also a son of David, has a name meaning "shining" or "enlightened." This reflects the hope and divine favor associated with David's rule. The listing of David's sons, including Japhia, highlights the fulfillment of God's covenant with David, promising him a lasting dynasty. This covenant is a key theme in the Old Testament, with its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the Son of David, who is the true "light of the world" and the eternal King. The genealogical records in Chronicles serve to connect the past promises of God with their future realization in Christ, emphasizing the continuity of God's redemptive plan.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nogah
One of the sons of King David, mentioned in the genealogical records. His name means "brightness" or "splendor" in Hebrew, though little else is known about him.

2. Nepheg
Another son of David, whose name means "sprout" or "shoot" in Hebrew. Like Nogah, Nepheg is primarily known through genealogical listings.

3. Japhia
Also a son of David, with a name meaning "shining" or "enlightened." Japhia is listed among David's sons born in Jerusalem.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture
Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect historical accounts and demonstrate God's faithfulness through generations. They remind us of the continuity of God's promises and His work through families.

Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage
Just as David's lineage was significant in the unfolding of God's plan, believers today are part of a spiritual heritage. Recognizing our place in God's family encourages us to live faithfully and pass on our faith to future generations.

The Blessing of Children
Children are a blessing from the Lord, as seen in the numerous sons of David. This perspective encourages us to value and nurture the next generation, understanding their potential to impact God's kingdom.

God's Sovereignty in Family Dynamics
The listing of David's sons, each with unique names and meanings, reflects God's sovereignty in family dynamics. It reminds us that God is at work in our families, even in ways we may not fully understand.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Nogah,
וְנֹ֥גַהּ (wə·nō·ḡah)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5052: Nogah -- a son of David

Nepheg,
וְנֶ֖פֶג (wə·ne·p̄eḡ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5298: Nepheg -- two Israelites

Japhia,
וְיָפִֽיעַ׃ (wə·yā·p̄î·a‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3309: Japhia -- a king of Lachish, also a son of David, also a place on the border of Zebulun


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